Young Kildare woman to cycle 385 miles as tribute to late mum
A young woman from Co Kildare is setting off on a 383.7 mile cycle from her mum’s hometown to London to her resting place in Moone, as part of a fundraising mission.
Amie Merlehan’s mum Toni died a year ago from rare illness Peripheral Vascular Disease, which affects the heart’s arteries.
Brave Toni underwent a whopping 48 surgeries in her battle to fight the illness, and according to her daughter, almost all operations were carried out by Mr. David Nott, who she considers a “legend”.
“We are doing the cycle to recognise all those battling Peripheral Vascular Disease and honour all those lost, including my inspirational mother,” Amie told KildareNow.
“All money raised will go to my mother’s surgeon Mr. David Nott whom volunteers six months a year of his own time to travel to war-torn countries like Syria and spends the rest of his time working in the UK and teaching vascular surgery."
“For me, he is the man who saved my mother life multiple times, got her through 48 surgeries, never gave up on her and still had the time to reassure me and worry about how I was doing.”
And during the trip, as a tribute to her mum, Amie and her travelling companion will tick off items on her mum’s bucket list, like archery and clay pigeon shooting.
If you would like to donate to Amie’s fund you can visit her JustGiving crowdfunding page HERE.
You have our admiration Amie, and we wish you safe travels.
