Ilena Davoren

Autism Heroes 2024

My Activity Tracking

98
mi

My target 100 mi

Day 14!!!

My final swim! Took place in ladies beach salthill! The Davoren family joined me, 13 of us ran in together, was great. 
The tide was in and the water was lovely. 
Lovely cuppa of hot chocolate afterwards to warm us up. 
I’m delighted to have been able to do this fundraiser and grateful for all the support and donations I’ve gotten throughout the few weeks. 
The money ye have raised will be greatly appreciated, so thanks again, ye are the best ! 

Day 13

Saturday 27th April, went for a swim with my cousin Éadaoin and friend Laoise. Went to ladies beach, good few others swimming aswell, was lovely swim. 
One last swim to go ! 

Day 12

Sunday, 21st April, gorgeous swim on a gorgeous day! Was a fabulous day, was a dying for a swim all day, but waited till after my football match, which we bet caherlistrane. On the way home myself and my friend Ellen went for a swim in silver strand. The tide was in and the sun was shining was so nice.
Thanks again for everyone who’s donated 💗 2 swims to go!

Day 11

Saturday 20th April, went for a gorgeous swim after work with my cousin Diarmuid in silver strand. Really lovely swim. Lovely weather ! 

Day 10

Friday 19th April, went for a night swim on ladies beach, with my cousin Aoife and friend Lauren after a great win versus sylane in the camoige. Well needed. 

Day 9

Thursday 18th April, went for a swim with my Auntie Áine and friend Dolores. My cousin Saorla came to watch! The three of us were like 3 kids in the water. Great swim. Water was lovely! 

Day 8

Wednesday, 17th April, went for a swim again in ladies beach salthill, a smashing day, my friends laoise came for company. Such a lovely swim 

Day 7

Monday 15th April, went for a swim on ladies beach, ride was out, lots of rocks and seaweed, nonetheless a lovely swim! My friend laoise joined me for company ! 
Half way there 🙌🏼 
Thanks again to everyone who’s donated💗

Day 6

Sunday 14th April, Galway Autism Partnership and Rahoon Hurling Club were holding their Maroon and white swim fundraiser in ladies beach, so I joined that! Great turn out, and great atmosphere. The sea was quite choppy but was gorgeous. Really sets you up for the day! My auntie Áine and cousin Diarmuid joined me. 

Day 5

Thursday 11th April, after a very windy week in Galway, I finally got out for a swim! Went to ladies beach again, my friend Ellen joined me again, along with other friends Aideen and Christian. It was absolutely lovely, 8pm, Thursday evening, tide was in and it was just lovely. Thanks again for everyone for donating. Spread the word and keep sharing, ye are the best ❤️

Day 4

Monday 8th April, lovely swim in ladies beach Salthill! My friend Eva came for company ! Really lovely swim on such a nice evening ! 

Day 3

Sunday 7th April, stopped in Loughrea on way home from camoige match, very nice swim. Water a bit rough but not as bad as the sea as the moment in Galway ! Thanks everyone who’s donated ❤️

Day 2

Thursday 4th April, Another calm day in silver strand, no waves and a quiet beach! Tide was a bit out but a Lovely swim! 

Day 1

Wednesday 3rd April, The sea was so calm, my friend Ellen joined me. Beautiful morning, sun shining ! 

Will you be an #AutismHero with me this April?

For Autism Awareness Month, I am supporting children with autism and families across Ireland.

Thank you for supporting me on my Autism Heroes 2024 Challenge. I am delighted to be taking part in this fundraiser and help raise vital funds for AADI's Autism Heroes 2024 campaign. 

The aim of the campaign is to reopen the Application Process in 2024 for children and families to get their Autism Assistance Dogs. Thanks to your donation, we are on track to helping AADI reach their goal!

It costs €25,000 and takes 2 years to train and place an assistance dog. They do not charge families for these life transforming dogs. The charity is entirely supported by fundraising and donations. Please donate what you can and support me and this wonderful charity.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

53

Dermot Boyce

Ilena, just want to wish you to best of luck Your brillant for fundraising for this charity.

53

Aodh & Sadie

Well done Ilena👏👏 a great cause

53

Marian Higgins

Well done Ilena a wonderful achievement and service to others

53

Noreen Flynn

Maith thú Ilena! You completed a very worthwhile challenge!!!!

53

A. Áine

Maith thú Ilena...

52.25

Joe Clancy

Well done Ilena,great cause.

52.25

Louise O'connor

31.80

Owen

30

Daire And Fiona

26.50

Sinead O'connor

Best of luck Ilena!

26.50

Fionnan Clancy

26.50

Savana Furey

Best of luck Ilena reaching your Goal

26.50

The Kearns’ Clann From Moycullen

BST of luck Ilena. You are amazing! What a fabulous charity to support. Thanks for sharing the link.

26.50

Olivia Traynor

Absolute legend xx

26.50

Annmarie Walsh

26.50

Keillan Clancy

Well done on raising money for a great cause Ilena.

26.50

Sabhbh Frawley

Good woman Ilena! 🥳🥶🏊💃💃💃

26.50

Catherina Davoren

26.50

Cliodhna Davoren

Well done Ilena 🏊‍♀️💪🥰

26.50

Iarfhlaith Davoren

Well done Ilena 🐶

26.50

Muireann Ni Fhatharta

26.50

Fiachra Davoren

For egg laying victims everywhere 😢

26.50

Dolores Fallon

Hi Ilena! Good on you girl....would love to join you some day for a swim 🏊‍♀️ Dolores xx

26.13

Meg

Good job shlonk

26.13

Niamh Ni Fhatharta

Savage Ilena!

21.20

Lisa O'halloran

Well done Ilena 👏

21.20

Anne Dowd Leonard

21.20

Roisin Flynn

20.90

Ailbhe Davoren

20

Dave Leonard

20

Helen Sutton

11

Alana Ní Chuinneagáin

11

Ciara Holian

10.90

Ailbhe P

10.60

Ilena Davoren

10.60

Tara Pearse

10.60

Niamh Tierney

10.60

Anonymous

10.60

Eabha Mugan

10.60

Nicola Darcy

Well done Ilena great cause❤️❤️

10.60

Christopher O’brien

Good luck!

10.60

Eileen Donohoe

10.45

Caitlin Davoren

Go on schlonk

10.45

Peter Collins

10

Margaret Hackett

10

Nessa Madden

10

Aimee Leonard

10

Saoirse Mccarthy

10

Lucy Hynes

10

Sophie Burns

You go girl x

10

Katie Dooley

5.30

Aoife

5

Aimee Bates Crosbie

5

Hannah Fahy

5

Jane Roche