Colin Farrell achieves rare feat as he completes marathon while pushing 'brave' friend in wheelchair
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Colin Farrell is winning hearts with his incredible gesture towards a friend diagnosed with a rare skin condition.
‘The Lobster’ actor completed his local Irish Life Dublin Marathon with friend Emma Fogarty and the pair managed to raise over $850,000 for Debra Ireland, according to Irish Central.
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What did Colin Farrell say after the marathon?
The pair participated in the event on Sunday, October 27, with Colin Farrell, managing to push Emma Fogarty, 40, in her wheelchair for the last 2.5 miles until the finish line.
"I have known Emma for many years and she epitomizes bravery, she is what courage and pure determination are all about," Farrell said in a statement after the race, according to The Irish Times.
The 48-year-old star added that the marathon "was nothing compared to the pain" that Fogarty "is forced to endure every single day, even though she doesn’t show it."
"It was an honor to see her waiting for me with 4 km to go, each of those representing a decade of her life, and to do the final stretch together. I’ll never forget it," Farrell further said.
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Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty are committed to raising awareness about 'butterfly skin'
According to the Debra Ireland charity, the money raised by Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty, "will continue to fund vital research, provide critical services and transform the lives of those living with" EB, also known as "butterfly skin."
The pair recently made an appearance together on Ireland’s ‘The Late Late Show’ where Fogarty talked about the importance of having Farrell by her side.
Colin Farrell crossed the Dublin Marathon finish line in just over four hours, pushing his friend Emma Fogarty , who suffers from a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), in a wheelchair for the last 4km of the race.
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"We're really close; we get on really well. We have a laugh, and we really enjoy each other's company," she said before adding, "And I trust no one, apart from family, more than you to push me that last 4k."
Earlier, Fogarty said she is going to celebrate her 40th birthday despite knowing that people with EB condition rarely live beyond 35.
“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. He has always shown his compassion and empathy for people living with EB and is true champion in my eyes," she said in June.
“Running a marathon is never easy but once he committed to it there was no going back, he is a man of his word,” she added at the time.
