Croke Park abseil smashes €100k goal

When Mayo Cancer Support Association launched its new flagship fundraiser – the Brave the Drop Croke Park Abseil Challenge - with the support of Mayo GAA last July, it was not prepared for the overwhelming response.

Brave the Drop challenges people to undertake a sponsored 150ft abseil from the roof of Croke Park in Dublin on October 10th next, with all monies raised supporting the delivery of free support services by Mayo Cancer Support to local people affected by cancer.

One hundred people have since signed up to “brave the drop” and the fundraiser has already passed the €100,000 milestone.

Mayo Cancer Support Association manager, Orla Gillespie, said the charity is indebted to Mayo GAA, the abseilers and the public for their incredible support.

“Brave the Drop has captured the imagination of participants and donors alike, with the bravery theme resonating with anyone that has witnessed the courage that a cancer diagnosis demands. Mayo Cancer Support is proud to walk the cancer journey with 100s of Mayo people every year, helping to nurture their courage and ability to navigate the illness,” she explained. “We’re hoping that the people of Mayo will continue to respond to that bravery by donating to the campaign.”

If you have not already supported the Brave the Drop campaign you can do so now online at: https://bit.ly/47fmkiv