Charlie Bird has updated followers on his condition amid his on-going battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
The journalist shared how he was struggling a lot more recently, citing particular difficulty with his limbs. Writing on Twitter: “I have been honest about my illness… people seeing me out walking think I am doing well.”
“But the harsh reality is my limbs are beginning to be affected now. But some incredible force is helping me to keep fighting on.”
“And extending the hand of friendship is my goal.”
In a video, the broadcaster explained further, how he was finding it tough at the minute, but was not giving up his philanthropy, hoping to help other.
Specifically mentioning his work with the Samaritans, revealing he will have a special lunch with the organisation on Friday.
Saying: “I’m not feeling great at present, but I do want to work as hard as possible to raise awareness for them. Hopefully this campaign will raise money for them, but the real purpose is to raise awareness.”
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The Samaritans were one of the organisations the Dublin man raised money for through his Climb With Charlie campaign.
Back in April, Charlie climbed Croagh Patrick, along with thousands of other who took part in similar climb to raise money for charity.
The hike was planned for Charlie to take on alongside Ryan Tubridy and Vicky Phelan after he revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease on the Late Late Show last year.
However, the event quickly caught the attention of the public, with people taking part in hikes all across the country to help raise vital funds for the two charities.
Soon after the fundraising gained momentum, it quickly overtook estimates of what they thought it would raise and after their fundraiser, Ryan shared that they have since surpassed the incredible figure of €2.5 million.
Speaking on his RTÉ radio show Ryan said; “I got the loveliest text message from Charlie Bird this morning and I can tell you he’s a happy man in the sense that what happened at the weekend was quite remarkable.”
“And I can tell you – this is good news – they’ve reached €2.5million, which is knock out! Good on him!”
