Hollywood star Colin Farrell emotional as he finishes Dublin City Marathon - and pushes close friend over finish line
ok.co.ukColin Farrell looked emotional as he completed the Dublin Marathon while pushing his friend, Emma Fogarty, in a wheelchair.The Voyagers star ran the marathon on Sunday, 27 October to support Emma, who has the rare skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB), which causes causes fragile, blistering skin.
In photos from the event, Emma could be seen cheering as Colin, 48, pushed her across the finish line. After completing the race together, the pair shared a heartwarming moment together in which they hugged once another and marked the momentous occasion.
After crossing the finish line, a humbled Colin said in a statement that the experience was something he'd never forget. "I have known Emma for many years and she epitomises bravery, she is what courage and pure determination are all about," it said.
He continued, reflecting on the powerful moment they shared together: "That run was nothing compared to the pain she is forced to endure every single day, even though she doesn’t show it.
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