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Collegeland O’Rahilly’s GAC Sponsored Mourne Mountains Hike – Saturday 27th August
Collegeland O’Rahilly’s GAC have organised a sponsored hike on the Mourne Mountains this
weekend, Saturday 27th August. The event is a thank you from the Mitchell family and Collegeland
O’Rahilly’s GAC for the help and support given to Mickey Mitchell by the Royal Victoria Hospital
(RVH) in Belfast, the RVH Support Group and King’s College Hospital in London.
Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/Collegeland-Climb.
or
Click here to download a sponsorship form.
Mickey had been ill for a number of years receiving treatment from the specialist liver unit in the RVH and his name was eventually placed on the UK liver transplant list. During the second half of 2010 Mickey’s condition steadily worsened and although he received excellent care in the RVH in Belfast a liver transplant became his only option and thankfully in February 2011 he received this precious gift of life in King’s College Hospital in London.
Mickey’s initial recovery was not straightforward but with the support of family members over the six weeks in London he made a good recovery enabling him to return to hospital in Belfast for a few weeks before going home to continue life in the Collegeland community.
Mickey Mitchell is well known in Co Armagh GAA circles and is a stalwart of the O’Rahilly’s and has served the Club in all capacities. His most recent role was as the County Board rep for the past few years before his illness prevented that. He had also been instrumental in the development of underage football in Collegeland, Clonmore and Annaghmore areas under the Naomh Eoin banner.
But thankfully Mickey can be seen out and about again supporting the Club and his nephews and nieces playing for Collegeland O’Rahillys, Naomh Eoin and Moy Tir naOg ladies.
Mickey Mitchell (right) checks that his brother John is properly equipped for the Trek up Slieve Donard
in the Mournes on Saturday 27 August in aid of RVH Liver Support Group.
Mickey and the Mitchell family are so thankful for the Organ Donor Service www.organdonation.nhs.uk and especially to the donor and the bereaved family who made available the precious gift of life. Mickey and the Mitchell family also really appreciated the prayers of the local Collegeland and Moy faith communities, the prayers from neighbours and friends, many from different faiths, and for the good wishes from Armagh GAA clubs sent through Paul Duggan, Armagh Co Board Chairman.
The main proceeds raised from the sponsored hike are in aid of the RVH Liver Support Group with a donation to King’s College Hospital in London.
If you are interested in taking part in the Hike, the other walkers would really welcome your support - sponsorship forms and full details are available from John Mitchell on 028 87 789424 or other members of the Mitchell family.
If you would like to sponsor the walkers, you can do so by donating at www.justgiving.com/Collegeland-Climb
The six mile trek begins at 10.30 am on Saturday from the rear of the car park in Donard Park, Newcastle and follows the Glen River route.
We wish all our walkers a safe day out in the Mournes and look forward to seeing everyone at the BBQ and disco on Saturday evening back in the Collegeland O’Rahilly’s GAA Club at Fr. McKnight Park. Everyone welcome.
The RVH Liver Support Group offers free and confidential advice and understanding.
For further information click ‘Contact Us’ on the website www.rvhliversupportgroup.org
