A MAGHERAFELT athletics club has raised over £5,000 for a local charity in memory of one of its former members.
Acorns AC hosted Fergal’s 10 Miler and 2 Mile fun run and walk in memory of the late Fergal Mulgrew on October 14.
The events attracted over 600 people who wanted to honour Fergal’s love of running and also come together to celebrate his life.
A total of £5,690 was raised for Chest Heart and Stroke NI.
Fergal, who lived in Kildress, completed numerous marathons/half marathons and many running events over recent years.
This story is from the 9 January 2018 edition of County Derry Post.
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