Northern Ireland

Family of Martin McGuinness donate £13,000 to health trust after Chieftan's Walk

Family and friends of the late Martin McGuinness make a charity donation to the ICU at Altnagelvin
Family and friends of the late Martin McGuinness make a charity donation to the ICU at Altnagelvin

THE family of the late Martin McGuinness has donated £13,000 to the Western health trust "in appreciation" of the treatment he received at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.

A total of £26,000 was raised following the 'Chieftans Walk' in the city in March, held to mark the second anniversary of the former Deputy First Minister's death.

The money was split between Altnagelvin's Intensive Care Unit and the Foyle Hospice.

Mr McGuinness's widow, Bernadette, and other family members made the cheque presentation to Altnagelvin staff members.

A trust spokeswoman said they gratefully acknowledged the "incredible donation".

Martin McGuinness died in March 2017. Picture by Mal McCann
Martin McGuinness died in March 2017. Picture by Mal McCann

Mr McGuinness died on March 21 2017 aged 66 from a rare heart condition.

This was the second year of the walk and it followed a different route - from Ebrington Square in the Waterside to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Thousands of people turned out for the event in what is to be an annual fundraiser.

The Chieftain's Walk in memory of Martin McGuinness taking place in Derry on Sunday, lead by Mrs Bernie McGuinness, children and grandchildren. The fundraising event raising money for local charities marks the second anniversary of his death. Picture Margaret McLaughlin 24-3-2019 ©.
The Chieftain's Walk in memory of Martin McGuinness taking place in Derry on Sunday, lead by Mrs Bernie McGuinness, children and grandchildren. The fundraising event raising money for local charities marks the second anniversary of his death. Picture Margaret McLaughlin 24-3-2019 ©.