Geraldine Mullan taking on Vietnam’s highest peak in memory of son Tomás

Geraldine Mullan has set a new goal for 2026 - to climb Vietnam’s highest peak in memory of her son Tomás.

Inspirational Geraldine is a nurse from Williamstown, Co Galway, who lives in Moville. She tragically lost her husband John and their two children, son Tomás, 14, and daughter Amelia, 6, when the family’s car entered Lough Foyle on the way home from a day out in August 2020.

Geraldine, the sole survivor of the tragic accident, set up The Mullan Hope Centre in Moville to honour the legacy of her family. The organisation continues to do fantastic work in the community.

Having climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last year, Geraldine is now turning her attention to Fansipan Mountain. She will be taking on the charity trek from April 2-11 in support of Children in Crossfire, a charity that Geraldine says is “incredibly close to her heart”.

At 3,147 metres (10,326ft), Fansipan is the highest mountain on the Indochinese peninsula comprising Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia and has earned the nickname, "The Roof of Indochina".

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“I had the privilege of working directly with Children in Crossfire in 2024 and 2025 - I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2025 to raise funds for their projects in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma,” Geraldine shared.

“I was able to see first-hand the life-changing work they do with children and families living in extreme poverty. The impact they make is real, lasting and deeply inspiring and it’s why I’m committed to supporting them again this year. The funds raised from this trek will once again go towards Children in Crossfire’s vital projects in Tanzania, helping to improve healthcare, nutrition, education and protection for vulnerable children.”

“The dates of this trek hold a very special significance for me. On 10th April 2026, my son Tomás should be turning 20. Tragically, I lost my beloved husband John, my son Tomás, and my daughter Amelia on 20th August 2020. Much of the charity work I do is in their memory, and this trek will be no different.

“Climbing Fansipan during the week of my son’s birthday will be a deeply personal way to honour him - to turn grief into purpose and to support children and families who need it most. Every step I take on this journey will be for Tomás, for John, for Amelia, and for the children whose lives are being changed through this incredible charity.”

Geraldine has set up a Just Giving page for the cause - Geraldine's Trekking Vietnam for Children in Crossfire.

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“If you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, you will be helping Children in Crossfire continue their essential work and keep hope alive for so many children,” she said. “If you can’t donate, sharing this page would mean just as much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness, and generosity.”