Fundraiser set up for beloved tour guide after brain cancer diagnosis
Will Nugent had to close down his business following the diagnosis
A fundraiser has been set up for a popular Tipperary tour guide who has been diagnosed with cancer in the lung and brain.
Will Nugent had to permanently close his business and focus on his treatment after bringing joy to local and tourists over the past 7 years.
Will offered energetic tours of the River Suir, with Suir Valley Adventures, in Co Tipperary.
A GoFundMe campaign, to which you can donate here, was set up to help support Will during his treatment.
“Like many small local business owners, Will has put everything into building this business and supporting his customers. The closure comes right at the beginning of peak season and a time where 90% of annual revenue would have been earned,” said Colum Nugent, the organiser of the fundraiser.
“This fundraiser is to support Will with funds that can replace a portion of the lost income from Suirvalley Adventures. Funds that can be used to support every day living, groceries, fuel, travel to and from treatment and maybe even for some fun and adventure. With Will's focus now on treatment, our focus is now on ensuring that he enjoys the highest quality of life possible during this difficult time. We want to create lasting memories, comfort and alleviate financial burden.
“We are extremely grateful for the incredible support and generosity of our friends and family. The path ahead is unclear at this point but we move forward with positivity and relentless optimism.”