Former RTE journalist Charlie Bird is taking on a parachute jump this summer with former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy by his side.
Sharing some more good news with his followers yesterday, Dublin native Charlie - who is bravely battling Motor Neurone Disease - said that he has come up with the "mad idea” to raise even more money for charity.
In a video posted online, Charlie said he and Mick may be teaming up for the jump in July.
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The former RTE journalist also revealed that an additional €100,000 is soon to be donated to the cause, which will bring the overall total to almost €3.25 million.
It comes after Climb with Charlie, which took place in April, raised over €3 million for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
He said: "I just want to say a big thanks again for all the support for Climb with Charlie. All of you out there helped to raise a staggering over three million euro.
“And more good news, my great pal John Fitzpatrick, the hotelier in New York, is about to add another €100,000 to the total which could soon be heading for three and a quarter million euro.
“It is being donated from his parents, the Fitzpatrick memorial fund, I just want to tell you something else. I may be teaming up with Mick McCarthy and we’re hoping to do a parachute jump in July for charity."
Charlie also said that he is "looking for one sponsor" to make the parachute jump happen while thanking fans for their support.
He said: "Again, all money raised will go to charity. Myself and Tiger want to say thanks, let's all continue to extend the hand of friendship.”
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