A Lust for Life Shannon Swim

21/09/2024

Dermot’s struggle with suicidal thoughts led him, now that he is in a much better place, to fundraise for Pieta. Because he knows how important it is to help other people facing su***de ideation and self-harm, and families grief-stricken by su***de. People can donate to Pieta on Dermot’s page here or by googling floflodermo :

Hi. I'm Dermot Higgins, a.k.a. Flo Flo Dermo. I’m attempting to become the oldest and fastest person to swim the Shannon, Ireland's longest river. The speed record stands at 14 days and the oldest person was 56. I plan to begin my attempt on 12 September in the village of Dowra, Co Cavan and finis...

14/09/2024

Floflodermo Shannon Swim launch at Drumshanbo yesterday evening.
What a delight it was for me to be surrounded by family, friends eminent politicians, Pieta representatives and happy campers who just happened to be in the area.

We were delighted also to have John Bierne I have Emerald Star and Sean Wynne of Lough Allen adventure centre in attendance..

Hopefully the publicity garnered from the launch will assist in filling the Pieta. Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope coffers.
We still haven’t reached the magic €3000 mark.

https://www.idonate.ie/event/floflodermo

All donations are greatly appreciated!