Darragh and Lorraine Holland from Dutchy’s Fitness in Cavan are on a mission.

The local fitness gurus are raising funds in the name of one very special and brave Co Cavan boy.

Leon Briody, age 9, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020 and has been battling the illness ever since, experiencing multiple relapses and undergoing treatments including a bone marrow transplant and CAR-T transplant.

Despite his low immune system and susceptibility to infections, Leon is living his best life, playing under-10s football and managing his daily activities well.

His family has adapted to a new normal, facing the challenges of relapses and long hospital stays.

Leon’s resilience and love for life have inspired his family and community, demonstrating the strength and adaptability of children facing serious health issues.

The goal of the fundraiser by Dutchy’s Fitness based in Corlurgan Business park in Cavan.is to raise €10,000 which is already reached for Oscars Kids, a charity set up to help children going through a cancer diagnosis.

A special event takes place on Sunday called Hyrox for Leon, which will see lots of people from far and near taking on the popular global fitness challenge.

According to Darragh from Dutchy’s Fitness, Oscars Kids has been a great support for Leon’s family, so the local gym wanted to fundraise for them

Participants begin with a 1k run followed by various exercises such as ski erging, sled pushing/pulling, burpees, rowing, farmer’s carries, lunges, and wall balls.

The event aims to be inclusive, welcoming participants of varying fitness levels to enjoy and improve upon their abilities.

During the summer, Leon’s great jersey drive garnered huge support from across the country, from every county jerseys were sent to him.

Through the power of social media, the young local boy received over 300 jerseys from across Ireland,

His mother Diane says Oscars Kids has been amazing towards Leon, adding that he is living is best life.

She says the charity has played a pivotal role in making memories for Leon and she can’t thank them enough.