Thousands raised for legend Zoe in marathon challenge
Zoe and Ed at the start of the marathon challenge on Sunday in Drumshanbo.
Almost €10,000 has been raised for a County Roscommon girl as part of a marathon fundraiser.
Castleplunket’s Zoe Cryan, who will turn 12 this month, has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and faces a number of significant health challenges. She and her family are hoping to travel to the US to see a specialist surgeon to explore the possibility of jaw realignment surgery, with the hope of improving her speech, oral function and ability to eat.
Until 2023, she was peg-fed, but over the years she has made huge progress with the help of Nancy Kalamaskas, a US feeding specialist who also works in Ireland.
“Honestly, I don't think there's anybody like her,” said Zoe’s mother, Siobhan.
Tulsk man and renowned endurance athlete, Ed Payne, who is also hoping to break the current record for 32 marathons in 32 counties, is currently running his second day of marathons today, one in Counties Cavan, Donegal, and Fermanagh. The challenge, which will see him run in every county in Ireland, will finish in County Roscommon on October 4th.
Ed is delighted to be raising money for Zoe.
“Zoe is an absolute legend. Once her name was mentioned, it was decision made,” he said.
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