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Malcolm in middle of fridge climb
caper
14.03.09
TWELVE cool dudes from
Carndonagh are planning to climb the highest
mountain in Wales sporting the latest in stylish
"fridge ware" during the ascent.
Malcolm Carey, Finghin (Glackin) Doherty and ten of
their friends will climb the 3,560ft Mount Snowdon
on Easter Saturday, April 10, to help people
suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
They have vowed to take the fridge with them on
their sponsored climb if they manage to raise €7,000
and will even take along a freezer if they make it
to €10,000. Malcolm, who is a monumental sculptor
with Wardstone in Carn, explains how he landed
himself in the middle of the charity climb caper. |
"Finghin has been
planning the climb for a while now but the idea to
take the fridge with us came about when I recently
dressed up as a fridge for a fancy dress birthday
party," he said.
He said MS Ireland was chosen as the charity because
some of the group's families have been affected by
the condition. "MS Ireland needs a lot of funding
because not a lot is known about the condition and
it affects families very hard,” added Malcolm.
The lads will also hold a draw when they come home
after the climb. |
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One entry for the draw
will be received for every €10 donated online with
two entries to the draw for €20 donated etc. Prizes
for the draw are a €2,000 granite kitchen worktop
from Wardstone; €750 and €250.
MS Ireland helps the 7,000 people living with the
debilitating condition around the country. Their
work is only made possible through the assistance
provided by a wide range of volunteers and
supporters. Meanwhile, Malcolm, Finghin and friends
will head off to Wales the day before the climb -
taking the fridge and freezer along with them on the
ferry. Malcolm, 31, explained that they got the two
machines free of charge from the Carndonagh Civic
Amenity site. As for the comfort of wearing them
while climbing a 3,560ft peak, he said: "Actually,
they're quite warm inside because of the insulation
and they're light when you take out the motors and
all the interiors. We'll take it in turns to wear
them going up the mountain." To find out more visit
www.mycharity.ie/event/snowdonforms .
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