He’s known to many as Mr Relay for Life.
For so long Robert O’Connor was one of the driving forces behind the cancer research fundraiser which has been a huge success in Donegal for so many years.
Robert received some recognition for his work this week when members of the Letterkenny / Milford Municipal District conferred a Civic Honour on Robert at a reception held at the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny.
The award is in recognition of Robert’s outstanding tenure as Chairman of Relay for Life, Donegal.
Robert is one of the original members of the Relay for Life committee and has raised hundreds of thousands of Euros in Donegal for the charity.
His dedication to the survivors, carers and all those who have passed away from cancer has been an inspiration to the entire community.
Cllr Kevin Bradley, Mayor congratulated Robert on his service and acknowledged the positive impact that Roberts work has had in the community.
Cllr Bradley commended Robert’s wife Hazel and said that she should be very proud of her husband.
Outgoing Relay for Life chairperson Robert O’Connor pictured with family and friends when he was bestowed with a civic reception from Mayor Cllr Kevin Bradley in recognition of his achievements. Included in photo are Liam Ward (Director of Services) and Seamus Canning (Area Manager Housing and Corporate Services) and Relay for Life committee members. (North West Newspix)