Support NPH Orphanage in Haiti
NPH Charity’s Mission:
“Residential care, education, therapy and a loving family for those with disabilities in Haiti”
Current Need:
NPH is Haiti’s leading provider of care for children and young adults with disabilities.
There is an ongoing need for funding to support NPH’s disability programs in Haiti and to prevent incidents like the 2025 kidnappings, during which program director Gena Heraty and several colleagues were held captive for a month.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8jpzey7prpo
Funds raised from this cycle will help protect these children — especially in the wake of recent violence targeting their community.
NPH Ireland is registered as Our Little Brothers and Sisters (OLBS) with the Charities Regulatory Authority (charity number CHY 111953) and with The Revenue Commissioners (No. 20034009)
The Story
Finnian O’Neill
Originally from County Mayo in the West of Ireland, I now reside in Dublin with my young family. Twenty years ago, I cycled from North to South over the course of a week. The idea of cycling from East to West across Ireland in a single December day struck me as a novel idea – but it felt like I needed a meaningful reason to undertake it.
I wanted to support a cause deeply connected to my home county of Mayo yet making a positive impact internationally. When I heard about the work of another Mayo native, Gena Heraty, as director of an orphanage in Haiti over the last 30 years and her resilience in one of the most hostile environments in the world, it felt like the perfect charity to support.
I would be very grateful if you could also show your support for the remarkable team, led by Gena Heraty, who manage these programs for people with disabilties in Haiti.
The Route
270km / 168 miles
1 Day
December 2025
The day in December will be chosen according to weather conditions.
I plan to set off at 1 AM from Sandymount beach, cycling through the night and arriving in Westport 15 to 18 hours later (depending on headwinds and the number of punctures!).
Gallery
Competed Cycle: 7 December 2025
NOTES
The cycle is completely self-funded, ensuring that every donation directly supports the cause and none is used for event expenses.
Every donation made through the NPH Ireland donation portal or by scanning the QR code is sent directly to NPH Ireland’s bank accounts.
The opinions shared here are solely my own.
This cycling event is independent and not associated with any specific company.
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