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The Irish Times 02 July 2023 ‘I’m doing this while I can to create memories as I know there will be dark days ahead,’ says Ian O’Brien (42) Ian O’Brien
Posted on June 25, 2023 by John O’Mahony • 0 Comments Report: Con Dennehy Very shortly after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Ian O’Brien set himself a target of visiting all the EU countries and
Grayson Ritts|Update: 26.06.2023 11:46 28 of Europe’s highest peaks, 28 countries in 28 days. Irishman Ian O’Brien takes on an inspirational task after being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease Ian
Day 13: Scaling Snezka, Czech Republic’s highest peak at 1603m! Spreading Parkinson’s awareness. Despite falls and aches, our determination remains strong. Using cable cars for the next two peaks to
Day 11: Epic adventure in Slovakia! Conquering Gerlachovsky Stit, the highest peak at 2655m. Toughest climb yet, with steep and technical! After 4.5 hours, we reached the summit. Now descending
Jun 7 Update from Ian and the team Now in Lisbon; I flew from Geneva this morning. I met my brother and cousin Darragh and am now waiting for our
Jun 6 Update from Team Eurupian Morning: I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m wondering what this morning would have felt like if I had summited Mont Blanc yesterday.
Jun 5 Was all set to summit Mont Blanc today, but heavy snow & tough conditions forced me to stop at Tete Rousse hut. With my Parkinson’s, it’s wiser to
Exciting Journey Begins! Join Ian virtually to make a difference in the lives affected by Parkinson’s Disease. Follow his experiences, behind-the-scenes, and the importance of exercise & mental well-being in
This summer, Ian will visit all of the EU 27 countries and the UK, scaling each of their highest elevation points in just 28 days, between June 5th and July 2nd.
