Fundraising charity walk in memory of ‘Tilly‘

Support is being encouraged for fundraising walk taking place this weekend in memory of popular Dungiven man who passed away earlier this year.

“Walk for Tilly,” taking place on Saturday, is being held in memory of local man, Liam McElhinney.

Liam, known as affectionately as “Tilly” to his family and friends, passed away in January following a hard fought battle with oesophageal cancer.

The father-of-two was first diagnosed with cancer in September 2013.

After undergoing treatment and a major surgery, he came off treatment in May last year.

However, the McElhinney family’s lives were turned upside down in December when they received the devastating news the cancer had returned.

Liam, who worked as a site supervisor for more than 20 years with Dungiven firm, JPM, sadly passed away three weeks later.

All funds raised from this weekend’s walk - being organised by Liam’s wife Sharon and family and friends - will go directly to the Cancer Centre, Macmillan Cancer Support, Oesophageal Cancer Fund and Charis.

The starting point for the walk will be St Patrick’s College, Dungiven. . Registration takes place from 11.30am with the walk beginning at 12noon. Water will be provided during the walk.

The McElhinney family are encouraging people of all ages to join them.

If you cannot make the walk you can donate securely via their JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/teams/tillymcelhinney