Hello Friends, we are Joanne Haffey and Anna Moody. We are running the Limerick City Marathon on Sunday 4th May 2025 to raise money for Baby Harry Collins from Newry Co. Down.

Harry is a gorgeous little two-year old boy. Last year Harry sustained a brain injury caused by a serious choking incident while he was having his lunch. Harry was without oxygen for 50 minutes that has resulted in him sustaining a life changing brain injury.

Harry spent four months in hospital and is now at home with his family. He will require ongoing therapeutic intervention and specialist equipment. Harry’s family are dedicated to giving him the best quality of life that they can. The money raised here will go towards Harry’s ongoing needs, this will include any specialist equipment he may require as well as specialist therapies.

Harry’s family are keen to raise awareness on how you should react if a child (or adult) is choking. Please click on the links below, it will only take you 5 – 10 mins to read the advice, you never know when you might need it.

https://www.redcross.org.uk/first-aid/learn-first-aid-for-babies-and-children/choking-child

https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/first-aid/choking-in-children/

You can read more about Harry’s story on the links below as Harry’s family are eager to educate others on the horror of a choking incident.

https://www.newryreporter.com/health/mum-of-newry-tot-freak-choking-accident-could-happen-to-anybody-5018692

Please donate whatever you can it will make a difference and send all of your positive thoughts Harry’s way!