A well-known Letterkenny man is to undertake a massive 555km cycle in aid of diabetes research – after one of his daughters was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Marty Temple, of Crievesmith, is set to compete in the Donegal Ultra Cycle 555km around the Wild Atlantic Way next week.
Marty undertook the huge cycle back in 2017 as part of a three-man team but this time he’s doing it solo!
Training has been tough but he has now been given the perfect incentive to complete his gruelling training schedule and take on the 555km course.
Cheers on by wife Lucia and four beautiful daughters, Marty knows everyone is willing him on.
He explained “I have decided to raise funds for the Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland.
“We ourselves have recently become a Diabetic family as one of our daughters has been diagnosed with the long term illness of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 with no family history on either side.
“It’s been a steep learning curve for our daughter and as a family growing each day and educating ourselves daily with all there is to learn.
“I want to contribute funds for the family support services provided locally for the Donegal Association.
“As a family, the support we have received from the Diabetic Team and the Diabetic Specialist nurses, Avril and Rosemarie, and the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital have been amazing.”
So if you see Marty about on the road on the 14/15th June make sure to make some noise.
But better still why not donate a fiver, tenner or whatever you can afford by clicking on this Go Fund Me link https://www.gofundme.com/donegal-diabetes-association