Louisburgh native and endurance athlete Basil Mac Leod has raised more than €24,000 in support of Mental Health Ireland, following a series of extraordinary physical challenges designed to inspire resilience and raise awareness around mental health.
Last year, Basil embarked on his first major challenge—running four marathons across four different counties in just five days. He went on to complete an even more demanding feat: a 100km ultramarathon through the Sahara Desert.
He chose to support Mental Health Ireland because of his strong belief that mental health challenges affect people of all ages. Through his fundraising efforts, he aimed to send a powerful message—that no matter how difficult life may feel, challenges can be faced and overcome.
His efforts were strongly supported by his local community in Louisburgh, as well as his workplace, the Maldron Hotel Oranmore, which hosted a fundraising event that alone contributed over €2,000 to the total.
Mental Health Ireland has expressed its sincere gratitude to Basil for his dedication, determination, and outstanding achievement in raising such a significant amount.