The charity tractor run for the children’s hospice in County Mayo passed through Longford Town (28th April 2022), I happened upon it as it made its way up from the Ballinalee road passed St Mel’s Cathedral. Think about it, London to Mayo in a tractor, a big commitment by participants, I bumped into Shane Leonard and Tom Hardiman, who were following the convoy, both administrators of the run, who were also capturing great video footage via a drone, of which you can see on the dedicated Facebook page. Shane and Tom told me that the run started with twenty tractors, now forty and continues to grow. I noticed Longford Towns Vintage Club were on show showing support, and Garda were on hand to see that the run made its way through town smoothly. The charity Cancer Fund for Children wish to build a second hospice (Daisy Lodge) building for families with children that have cancer in Ireland, to give families a therapeutic break, one being in Co. Down, and the second one they wish to build in the beautiful setting of Cong Mayo. Direct Quote from Cancer funds for children/Daisy Lodge – website ”

At Daisy Lodge we invite families to step away from the tiresome journey of cancer and renew their inner resources, helping to strengthen their wellbeing and ensure they do not face this journey alone.

Our support works to connect, empower and strengthen families who are living with a cancer diagnosis. We provide opportunities for families to meet others in similar situations. We work to better equip families to deal with their current situation and we strive to increase the understanding of the impact of cancer on the whole family.” End quote.

All help matters, whether that be raising awareness by sharing, donations, if you can help by any means please do, and a huge shout out to all in regards to the charity run, organisers, helpers, volunteers, tractor owners drivers, and the sponsors. Let all families that are affected know that they they are not alone, keep them in your prayers and again by raising awareness in anyway you can