We’re running a marathon to raise money for the fight against cancer on behalf of our brave and beautiful Linda who passed away last October.

Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 whereupon she underwent surgery,chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Despite some serious setbacks, Linda returned to good health, but sadly the cancer returned in 2015 and we were told that it was terminal. Linda continued to live a full life and care for her family until passing on the 10^th of October 2020.

As a way to honour Linda’s memory and to help others, we are hoping to raise much-needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Specifically, the palliative care night nursing service for families, caring for their loved ones at home. The nurse’s support and compassion is indispensable. Also, we want to support clinical trials for new cancer treatments. These trials offer hope for patients when all other treatments are exhausted.

Linda’s husband Patrick and son Erik will run a marathon (42.2 kilometres) on the 9^th October supported by daughter Alannah, family and friends.

The route will be based on landmarks that were an important part of Linda’s life. Starting from the family home in Dromkerry, onto Killarney passing the Eviston House Hotel, Linda’s grandmother’s home at Park road, Linda’s childhood home and national school in Glenflesk, Loreto where Linda attended secondary school, back to Killarney and finishing at Linda’s pride and joy - Brook Lodge Hotel.

All proceeds will be donated to the Irish Cancer Society. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Patrick,
Erik & Alannah Eviston