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Colin Farrell Completes Dublin Marathon, Raising Over $850,000 for Rare Skin Condition Charity

The actor pushed his friend Emma Fogarty, who has epidermolysis bullosa, through the final 4 kilometers to support Debra Ireland.

  • Colin Farrell participated in the Dublin Marathon to raise funds for Debra Ireland, a charity supporting those with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic skin condition.
  • Emma Fogarty, the oldest surviving person in Ireland with EB, joined Farrell for the last 4 kilometers, symbolizing each decade of her life.
  • The duo's initial fundraising goal of €400,000 was surpassed, with donations now exceeding €774,000 and aiming for €1 million.
  • Fogarty, who turned 40 this year, has lived with EB since birth, a condition that causes fragile skin and requires extensive bandaging.
  • Farrell's marathon effort highlighted his commitment to raising awareness for EB, as well as his longstanding friendship with Fogarty.
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