Dean O'Halloran found his purpose at a time when it seemed like hope was a long way away from an office in Fulham.
From just 15 years of age, Dean played football at a high level for Waterford FC.
He then signed cross-channel for Fulham F.C.
Speaking on The Big Breakfast Blaa, he said 'he fell out of love with football,' shook hands in a small office, packed his bags and moved back home.
This came following enormous sacrifices away from family, friends, and having grown up in a vastly different way to his childhood peers.
Dean O'Halloran
Today, Dean O'Halloran owns Platinum Fitness, a business he established almost immediately on returning home to Waterford.
Using his skills, passion, enthusiasm, and zest for bigger challenges, he is set to embark on a 500km running challenge this Saturday in aid of the Solas Cancer Support Centre.
Five men, all from Platinum Fitness will all partake in the challenge which involves running from 6am until 8pm with every cent raised in aid of the Solas Cancer Support Centre.
With big (very healthy!) hearts, they will run 6.7km each hour, leaving time to hydrate and refuel.
They invite absolutely everyone down to Poleberry to Platinum Fitness to cheer, to walk, to run, or to bring provisions.
(We know they would appreciate a handmade sign or poster as well!)
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