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By Michelle Crean

It's a case of these shoes are made for walking for one Killarney woman determined to clock up a whopping 372,000 steps during the month of March. Kathrina Breen, who is part of the Killarney Daffodil Day Committee, is preparing for the annual Daffodil Day on Friday, March 26.

However, as usual collections are halted due to current restrictions, Kathrina has signed up to the charity's latest fundraiser to walk 12,000 steps a day every day for the entire month.

"Unfortunately, we face another year of not being together on the day. Although volunteers/fundraisers can’t be on the street collecting, we can still encompass the spirit of Daffodil Day, by joining the Irish Cancer Society and taking on the ‘12,000 steps a day in March’ challenge, to help to raise vital funds to support free services for people affected by cancer," Kathrina said.

Throughout the pandemic, Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses continued to support families across Kerry, allowing patients to spend their final days surrounded by their loved ones. And every Euro raised from fundraising online will make a real and lasting impact on people affected by cancer in Kerry.

The Irish Cancer Society Volunteer Driver service also continued throughout lockdowns, ensuring cancer patients could get to their chemotherapy appointments. The Society also introduced a remote counselling service to make sure cancer patients and their families across Kerry had access to care and support when they needed it most.

Kathrina is calling on everyone to take in the challenge.

"We can show the power of our community when it comes to supporting those in need by taking on the 12,000 step challenge," Kathrina told the Killarney Advertiser. "We can raise funds and show our support, while exercising within our 5km, by sharing and posting on social media. We have such amazing walks around Killarney and are lucky enough to have the National Park on our doorstep.”

To sign up for the steps challenge, to donate, visit the Daffodil Day shop, or to host a virtual Daffodil Day event go to www.cancer.ie/daffodilday.

Anyone with concerns or questions about cancer can contact the Irish Cancer Society Support Line on Freephone:1800 200 700.