Locals Complete Marathon for Children’s Hospital

Dan Matthews Dean Carpenter

Recently locals in Clondalkin including Dan Matthews, Dean Carpenter and Luke Ledwith completed the Dublin Marathon and raised funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital / Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. The group will present the funds raised to the hospital in the coming weeks.

Dean Carpenter Dan Matthews and Luke Ledwith
Dean Carpenter Dan Matthews and Luke Ledwith

One participant Dean Carpenter decided at the last minute to take part as a number became available. Dean, who owns D-Top Fitness in Clondalkin was delighted to take part and was kept going by the rest of the group during the 26 mile run.

Clondalkin Supporters
Clondalkin Supporters

The group motivated each other throughout and stuck together till passing the finish line where supporters cheered all participants. Well done to everyone involved!

Clondalkin Dean Carpenter baby Dean
Dean Carpenter with baby Dean


Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin provides vital funding for CHI Crumlin (previously known as Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin) and The National Children’s Research Centre to enable little patients to have the best possible outcomes. For more information see https://cmrf.org.  

Sarah Brooks

Sarah Brooks

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