Colin Farrell to run marathon to support friend with rare skin conditionBy Cillian Sherlock, PAActor Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her “miracle” 40th birthday – and revealed he will be running a marathon with her. Emma Fogarty is Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of the agonising skin condition epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Farrell said: “Emma Fogarty is not only the strongest person I’ve ever met and a true warrior, I’m lucky enough to call her a friend. She’s already won the whole day!”Ms Fogarty’s birthday on June 25th was one she was never expected to reach. Born with no skin on her left foot and right arm, she suffers excruciating blisters on her skin from the slightest touch – the condition is also known as “butterfly skin”.

Source: Irish Independent July 24, 2024 14:07 UTC