Colin Farrell to Run Dublin Marathon to Support Friend With Rare Skin Condition

Published on October 22, 2024

Irish actor Colin Farrell is gearing up to run the Dublin Marathon to raise awareness and donations for a good cause. Farrell, 48, will tackle the 26-mile course on Oct. 27 in honor of his longtime friend, Emma Fogarty. Fogarty, who recently turned 40 in June, is Ireland’s oldest survivor of epidermolysis bullosa (EB)—a rare genetic medical condition that causes the skin to tear or blister easily. Farrell and Fogarty—who have been friends for the past 14 years—are currently raising money for their fundraising campaign “Run to 40,” which aims to support the Dublin-based charity Debra Ireland. The duo spoke about the initiative and their upcoming race during a recent appearance on “The Late Late Show,” aired Oct. 18....

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