Double Guinness World Record Attempts - UK & Ireland
Sunday 1st September 2024
UK
Mark O'Brien
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Double Guinness World Record Attempts - UK & Ireland
MARK O'BRIEN - TWO GUINNESS WORLD RECORD SWIM ATTEMPTS IN ONE DAY - LONDON 01 SEP 0850AM 50 M FREESTYLE, ~DUBLIN 430PM 100 M FREESTYLE - BOTH OFFICIAL GWR ATTEMPTS
VIDEO INTRODUCTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6VL2NOW700&t
Hello - Thank you so much for considering a donation. I was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease on the 17th March 2022 and reconfirmed on the 30th November 2022.
MND (ALS) is a terminal illness that impacts the brain, muscles, and nerves, and eventually leads to respiratory failure. Currently, there is no known cure.
I have been to hell with this disease which nearly broke me, but, with the support of my family & friends, and amazing support of the MND associations in the UK & Ireland, and the wonderful charity, Challenging MND, I I have pulled myself out of the darkest time of my life. My mission is, no matter what life I have left, I want to make a difference, and never give up until my last breath.
My motivation is fivefold.
1. To inspire those living with MND, their families and friends, and all those living with a terminal illness - Despite the darkness we can still make a positive difference
2. To raise more awareness of MND and encourage governments and institutions to give more funding for this horrific disease - Together we can find a cure
3. To raise money for Global MND research, particularly in the UK & Ireland. To raise money for the amazing charity, Challenging MND, who provide amazing experiences for those living with MND
4. This reason is personal - The impact on peoples mental health when diagnosed with a terminal illness is devastating. On September 24th 2023, I broke the world record for the longest ever open water swim, non-stop, and unaided by a person living with MND. I love water, people who live with MND have a sense of normality in water. Setting myself a challenge and giving my mind something to focus on, has significantly improved my mental well-being
5. My children, Lauren, David and Georgia, no longer need life lessons from me - They teach me now! But, if I have one last sporting journey, I want them to know that even when life seems impossible, Never Give Up! We can make the impossible possible
ALL funds raised will be distributed equally between The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA), The UK Motor Neurone Association (MNDA), and Challenging MND.
Thank you again - Onwards & Upwards. Love Mark x
Last Training Swim
Last training swim completed before the fun begins! Thank you so much for your kind donations and messages of support.
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Campion Insurance - Main Sponsor and Supporter
I am incredibly grateful to the generous donation and incredible support from Campion Insurance (part of PIB). Thank you so much to Sean Brett and the entire team.
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1 month, 4 weeks
Anonymous
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C2 months, 2 weeks
Chris Boxall
Mark, Well done, what an incredible achievement - I am truly in awe!. Keep it going and I look forward to seeing you soon. Chris
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Kiwi :)
Incredibly inspiring and a real life super hero :) You’ve shown us what it means to be human, embracing the good with the bad and making something incredible out of it, can’t wait to see what you get up to next!!!
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Roxanne
I was the one who scanned your top in the flight queue. Absolutely amazing and so inspirational, and I don’t even know you !
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Anonymous
Congratulations Mark an amazing achievement you are a superstar 🤩🤩🥂🍾
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Colm O’Dowd
Well done Mark! Great achievement and an inspiration to us all.
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Siobhan russell
Well done, giving this in memory of my husband who had this terrible disease. Best wishes Mark as you navigate this road.
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Hugh & Anne
Congratulations Mark, brilliant swim in Dublin this afternoon.
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Niamh Nevin
Wishing you the very best of luck Mark!
We’re all so proud of you:)€ 50.00
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Anonymous
Best of luck Mark. You’re an inspiration to all of us.
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Seamie and Joan Grace
Well done Mark we are proud of you! Best of luck with it x
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Liam and Margaret Gleeson
Good Luck Mark, liam and Margaret Gleeson, Dolla, Tipperary
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Pam Clancy
Wishing you all the luck in the world. Your positivity is amazing xx
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The Matt Gallagher Foundation
Best of luck, we feel very inspired by your courage and determination. Never Give Up! from all at The Matt Gallagher Foundation xx
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Bella
Good luck Mark . You will do it - your determination , courage and your lovely kids will be with you all the way
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Sue & Faye
You are inspirational, courageous, and encourage that nothing is impossible.
Your story is heartbreaking whilst you aim to find a cure, you challenge every task you meet along the way. Absolutely amazing.
Go get this Mark 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 xx£ 20.00
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Sean
I'm so looking forward to cheering you on.
I know how tough the training is, but also certain you will get the world records.
Amazing mate.£ 20.00
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Niamh
Mark,
You're an inspiration - it's such a tough diagnosis, but what a hero to go about breaking two records!!! Good luck from Dublin! 👊🏻€ 30.00
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Grainne Gleeson
The very best of luck Mark, keep doing what you are doing 👏
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Monika Cleaver
Let your courage be a light in the tunnel of many sufferers. Good luck
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Pat
Good luck, Mark, I listened to your story last year on Justin Dealey’s show. You are truly amazing ❤️
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Eddie McNeil
As always Mark giving 110%. You'll rock it. Good luck mate !
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