From London to Longford: fridge-carrying marathon runner to pass through the county on epic run
Jordan and Cian Adams, the 'FTD Brothers' on a mission to help find a cure for dementia before it claims their lives, have family in Ballinamuck as well as close links to Drumlish. Jordan recently made headlines after running the London Marathon with a 25kg fridge on his back. Both he and Cian will be running in Longford on Monday May 11.
Two brothers from the UK with strong family ties to Longford are set to pass through the county as part of an incredible endurance challenge - running all 32 counties in just 32 days.
Cian and Jordan Adams, whose grandfather hailed from Drumlish, still have close connections locally, with their mother’s cousin Mary Breslin and family living in Ballinamuck.
The Adams brothers shared their extraordinary story on The Late Late Show last night, Friday May 1, where they spoke about their hope of finding a cure for dementia before it claims their lives, as they both carry a rare genetic mutation linked to frontotemporal dementia.
The condition has already deeply affected their family. Their beloved mother, Geraldine, sadly passed away from early onset dementia at just 52. Several other relatives have also been impacted by the illness.
The brothers began their all-Ireland running journey this week, despite having only just completed the London Marathon on Sunday. In a remarkable display of endurance, Jordan famously ran the full 26.2 miles through London while carrying a 25kg fridge on his back.
The purpose of the all-Ireland challenge - in which the pair aim to complete all 32 counties in 32 days - is to raise crucial funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and the FTD Brothers Foundation.
The route will bring the Adams brothers through County Leitrim on Sunday May 10, followed by County Longford on Monday May 11, and locals are encouraged to come out and show their support.
Members of the public can join the brothers for part of their run or line the route to cheer them on as they continue their demanding journey across Ireland.
The challenge - which has captured widespread attention, even making headlines around the world - combines an incredible physical challenge with a truly meaningful cause.
You can follow the Adams brothers journey on their Instagram page The FTD Brothers.