Dublin rugby club rallies to help young mother with 'incurable' breast cancer diagnosis
Clondalkin Rugby Club has set up a fundraiser
A rugby club in Dublin has set up a fundraiser to help a young mother who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Clondalkin Rugby Club in Dublin has organised a fundraiser for one of their player, Niamh, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in July.
"In June 2023 Niamh was a 32-year-old, vibrant, strong, fit and healthy rugby player for the Women’s team in Clondalkin Rugby Club. The following month in July 2023, Niamh was unfortunately diagnosed with breast cancer. Niamh is a wonderful mother to a beautiful little girl and a loving partner to Kev," said the club on GoFundMe.
Since July, Niamh has been undergoing aggressive treatment to fight off the cancer. But recently, she received the devastating news that her cancer is incurable.
"Throughout Niamh’s diagnosis and treatment, she has remained hugely positive, always has a smile on her face and has courageously fought each step of the way with great dignity and bravery. Niamh is an outstanding person both on and off the rugby pitch and continues to be," they said.
In May, she was told her cancer won't be "beatable in the long run".
"Niamh and Kev have been stalwart members of Clondalkin Rugby Club for many years now. Both have been successful club captains and can always be seen on the sidelines cheering on other club teams and each other. Clondalkin Rugby Club prides itself on being a family centered club and now wish to return their years of loyalty and offer as much support to Niamh, Kev and their family as possible through the days ahead. We are setting up this go fund me page to raise funds to allow this beautiful family to make some long-lasting memories together."
You can donate to the fundraiser here.