On Thursday we had a talk from Elma Walsh, mother of Donal Walsh. You might recognise his name after his appearance on 'The Saturday Night Show' with Brendan O'Connor in 2013. He was on a mission to encourage teenagers to get the most out of their lives. He told Irish teens how much they had to live for. Donal, who was terminally ill at the time, advised those who were contemplating suicide to talk to someone. A sport fanatic, Donal had a lot to live for. He enjoyed playing football and rugby. Determined to not back down to cancer, his positive attitude and strong faith helped him to prosper in his final months. Nearly 18 months after his death, Donal's inspirational message still lives on. A charity in his name was founded by his parents since his passing. Over the past year, they have raised over €120,000 for cancer research and suicide prevention charities.
His story really struck a chord with me. I was touched by his hard work and perseverance. He was always positive, always cheerful. I feel that there is a lot I can learn from Donal's message. He must have got his positive attitude from his mother, who was able to deliver an emotional, yet joyful speech about her son's life. She has stayed strong through these tough times and worked hard to promote Donal's uplifting message
The student council are already discussing about ways in which we can fundraise for his charity.
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