RTE Late Late Show viewers were left feeling inspired after journalist Charlie Bird appeared on the programme to launch 'Climb with Charlie'.
Charlie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year said he has been 'uplifted' since the last time he appeared on the show, saying he is 'not crying anymore'.
Speaking to Ryan Tubridy, Charlie said: "The last time I was crying a lot, I'm not crying anymore.
"The response of the public around the country has lifted me like nothing else. I mean it. Amazing. Thank you to everyone."
Charlie said he has been receiving letters out the door, and the support of people has uplifted him spiritually.
He said: "It has been unbelievable, and in a way, Ryan, it lifted me, even spiritually, if you understand. I'm not a deeply religious person, but now I'm lifting my head and looking at Croagh Patrick and the history of it. It's amazing."
Charlie said before he started the 'Climb with Charlie' campaign in aid of Pieta and Motor Neurone Disease Ireland, he was 'a broken man'.
He said: "I was a broken person, but Ryan, what I said the last time, I want to do something, not for me, but for other people, and I mean that.
"There is somebody sitting at home tonight who maybe tonight or tomorrow will get diagnosed with motor neuron. I want to help those people. I want to help anyone who has a terminal illness. I want to help anyone who is sick. We want to shine a candle for everyone now, and that is what this time is about."
Charlie was supposed to be joined by his newfound friend Vicky Phelan, but unfortunately, the CervicalCheck campaigner wasn't feeling well.
Speaking about Vicky, Charlie said: "Vicky is an amazing woman. I feel as if I have known her all my life. I saw her on TV and in the newspapers. I was so sad when I saw her going to America for treatment. When we walked into her kitchen, it was like meeting an old friend, a marvellous amazing woman."
The mother of two recorded a message to Charlie saying she hopes to be with him in April to climb the mountain together.
She said: "Hi Charlie, Hi Ryan, I'm really sorry that I could make it to the studio tonight to be with you to launch a climb with Charlie, but I'm just not feeling well this week.
"Charlie, I sent you a text earlier in the week, so you'll know.
"I'm feeling a little bit better now in the last couple of days as you can see, my hair is starting to grow back, which is great, but I'm just not feeling well enough, but I really want to send you all my love tonight I hope you get a huge amount of support after your appearance tonight for your climb in April and please god all going well ill be there with you in April."
