Teen Lily Pyper raises €3,300 for Donegal Down Syndrome

Ramelton teenager Lily Pyper has raised €3,300 for Donegal Down Syndrome after completing the Purple Run challenge.

The 17‑year‑old took part in Down Syndrome Ireland’s walking challenge throughout October, covering the required 42 kilometres with family members. She exceeded the target, walking a total of 60 kilometres by the end of the month.

Lily’s final kilometre was completed last week in Letterkenny Town Park, where friends and family, including Sarah, Seánni, Niamh and Amy from Donegal Down Syndrome, joined her.

Donegal Down Syndrome thanked donors and supporters, noting that 100 % of the funds will be directed to the organisation’s Donegal branch to aid members and families across the county.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Wayne Porter / Pexels.