Memorial cycle of Paddy Butler in aid of IMNDA
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Paddy Butler was diagnosed with motor neuron disease ( MND/ALS) on December 13th 2013 at the age of 52. He had four daughters Elaine, Caroline, Sarah-Louise & Lorraine. He was married his wife Margaret for 34 years. He was a devoted father and a loving husband. He was heavily involved with his local Gaelic football club Moorefield GAA and trained the ladies football team for many years.
Paddy came back from an over-seas trip from the Lebanon in May 2013 and his family had noticed a difference in his movements and speech, such as recurrent falls and weakness in his right hand.
After the diagnosis in December 2013, Paddy health deteriorated over time. He lost the ability to walk, move and speak.
The effects of MND was devastating both to the family and Paddy's every day life.
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation of its kind in Ireland. They are dedicated to working on behalf of people living with MND and their families and carers.
With the help of the IMNDA, Paddy was able to access information and support to help him and his family with everyday tasks. IMNDA supplied him with iPads to assist with his speech, a nurse to provide help for the family and counselling.
Paddy Butler passed away peacefully on the 11th February 2016 surrounded by his family.
Company quartermaster sergeant ( CQMS) Paddy Butler was a member of the Engineer Group Defense Forces Training Center (DFTC)for over 39 years.
CQMS Paddy Butler passed away after a long battle with the illness at the age of 54. To mark his long dedication to the Engineer Group, DFTC, they will be conducting a "CQMS Paddy Butler Memorial Cycle Challenge" from the 11th to the 13th of February 2019.
Participants will parade in the Ceannt house, Curragh Camp, Kildare at 9.30 am on the 11th of February. The cycle will be broken up into three stages, over-nighting in military barracks along the route.
Stage one of the cycle will start at the Curragh Camp, Kildare and conclude in Custume Barracks, Athlone.
Stage two will begin at the barracks in Athlone and will end at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny.
The final stage will see participants cycle from the Barracks in Kilkenny back to the Curragh Camp, KIldare.
Funds generated from this event will be presented to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association of Ireland.
Paddy came back from an over-seas trip from the Lebanon in May 2013 and his family had noticed a difference in his movements and speech, such as recurrent falls and weakness in his right hand.
After the diagnosis in December 2013, Paddy health deteriorated over time. He lost the ability to walk, move and speak.
The effects of MND was devastating both to the family and Paddy's every day life.
The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation of its kind in Ireland. They are dedicated to working on behalf of people living with MND and their families and carers.
With the help of the IMNDA, Paddy was able to access information and support to help him and his family with everyday tasks. IMNDA supplied him with iPads to assist with his speech, a nurse to provide help for the family and counselling.
Paddy Butler passed away peacefully on the 11th February 2016 surrounded by his family.
Company quartermaster sergeant ( CQMS) Paddy Butler was a member of the Engineer Group Defense Forces Training Center (DFTC)for over 39 years.
CQMS Paddy Butler passed away after a long battle with the illness at the age of 54. To mark his long dedication to the Engineer Group, DFTC, they will be conducting a "CQMS Paddy Butler Memorial Cycle Challenge" from the 11th to the 13th of February 2019.
Participants will parade in the Ceannt house, Curragh Camp, Kildare at 9.30 am on the 11th of February. The cycle will be broken up into three stages, over-nighting in military barracks along the route.
Stage one of the cycle will start at the Curragh Camp, Kildare and conclude in Custume Barracks, Athlone.
Stage two will begin at the barracks in Athlone and will end at Stephen's Barracks, Kilkenny.
The final stage will see participants cycle from the Barracks in Kilkenny back to the Curragh Camp, KIldare.
Funds generated from this event will be presented to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association of Ireland.
Organizer
Sarah Louise Butler
Organizer
