Colin Farrell has taken time out from his acting schedule to complete the Dublin Marathon – while pushing an old friend in a wheelchair.
The 48-year-old star ran the final 4 kilometres of the 26-mile race while pushing his friend Emma Fogarty, who lives with a rare skin condition, across the finishing line.
She turned 40 in June – a milestone she thought she might not reach, having been born with the most severe form of the condition – which is why she and Farrell pledged to take part together, PA reported. The pair crossed the finish line just before 1 pm local time, with Farrell having completed the course in 4:06.45, according to PA.The pair hope to raise $1.6 million for the Irish charity supporting people with the genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa.
Also speaking to PA, Fogarty said: "This was a dream come true for me and I want to thank Colin, who has been the most supportive, generous and loyal friend I could wish for.
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