North and Southside sisters join Debra trek challenge

THREE sisters from both sides of the Liffey were among those who took part in the recent Debra Ireland Kerry Challenge to help raise vital funds for butterfly skin charity Debra Ireland.

Ann Walsh of  Sandyford joined her Northside sister Josephine Miller from Castleknock and Bernadette Toher from Meath on Debra's inspirational Kerry Challenge. The charity supports people living with EB (epidermolysis bullosa).

This rare and incredibly painful genetic skin condition causes the skin layers and internal body linings to blister and wound at the slightest touch.

The three sisters were among over 120 participants from around the country supporting Debra by lacing up their walking boots for the trek.

Debra's Kerry Challenge is open to everyone from seasoned runners to first time amblers and involves three days of trekking through the beautiful Dingle Peninsula.

"The Kerry Challenge is a fantastic way to make a real difference in people's lives while meeting new friends and exploring Dingle's great outdoors," said Debra Ireland's Head of Marketing and Fundraising Judith Gilsenan. 

"Teams and individuals can walk or run between 10 and 25km a day over two or three days in the beautiful but rugged terrain of the Dingle Peninsula."

All profits raised from the event go directly to the charity Debra Ireland which supports the 300 people in Ireland living with EB.