Mid-Summer Shannon Descent

Mid-Summer Shannon Descent in aid of the Clare Branch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

From the 23rd-26th of June 2011 Brendan Cooney will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime in support of the Clare Branch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. He is challenging himself to Kayak from Athlone Weir, Co. Westmeath to Two-Mile Gate in Killaloe, Co.Clare- a 124K trip!

Brendan is taking on this challenge in memory of his mother. He has had to prepare carefully, train zealously and embark on a strenuous exercise regime in order to complete this challenge. Throughout the course of the challenge Brendan will be setting up camp each night and surviving cold wilderness of the Irish countryside!

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland are urging people to support Brendan in his challenge by donating to his event. To support Brendan please contact the Clare Branch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on (065)6868621.

Dementia affects almost 44,000 people and touches the lives of 50,000 carers and hundreds of thousands of family members. Dementia presents one of the greatest population health challenges both here in Ireland and globally. With our ageing population and longer life expectancy, prevalence rates for dementia are going to dramatically rise in the years to come. This means there is a greater need for our services.

A special thanks to Waterways Ireland for their continued support to Brendan.

To sponsor Brendans amazing challenge contact the Clare Branch of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland on (065)6868621.

For more information on Brendan Cooney and his challenge contact him directly on (087)2675722.