Earley set up ChallengeTen on October 10 this year (10/10/10) with the intention of accomplishing 10 personal challenges before November 11 next year (11/11/11).

All funds that Earley and his supporters raise will go towards Team Ireland's preparation for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

ChallengeTen will feature Earley's quest to successfully complete various gruelling athletic events to help him achieve his targeted weight loss of 30 kilos.

These will include rowing Ireland's Indoor Championships alongside members of the PCI and the Irish adaptive rowing team, the 2011 Phoenix Park Race Series, the Dublin City Marathon and the Liffey Swim.

Earley said: "I've really enjoyed my efforts on ChallengeTen.com so far and after speaking to a few friends and supporters I decided to use this opportunity to generate some much needed funds to ensure that some of Ireland's most talented athletes, who have each conquered greater obstacles than any of us, are able to participate against the best in the world in London 2012.

"My family has long been involved in charities which cater for children with physical disabilities, and with my love of sport, the Paralympic Council of Ireland was the obvious choice for a charity partner.

"These people demonstrate what is possible against the odds at each training session and during every single competition.

"Watching some of these athletes has helped to motivate me to undertake the challenges that I've set for myself for the coming months."

Patrick Haslett, community partnership manager for the PCI, added: "We are delighted that Briefne has chosen Ireland's Paralympic athletes as the beneficiaries of ChallengeTen's fundraising efforts.

"At a time when the country is on its knees, Breifne is demonstrating that we can take control of our own destiny and turn things around with determination, hard work and a longing to succeed."

"We wish him the very best in achieving his 10 challenge goals and would encourage everyone to support him and the Paralympic Council of Ireland over the coming year."

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