Help Adam Duffy fight Ewing Sarcoma Cancer

Eilish Mc Shane is organizing this fundraiser.

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Hi, my name is Eilish Mc Shane and I am raising funds to help my 19 year old grand nephew Adam Duffy fight Ewing Sarcoma which is a rare aggressive form of cancer.

ADAM'S STORY

Until recently Adam was a young energetic Irish 19 year old , full of life who loved, (amongst other things) playing rugby (with Dundalk, Lansdowne, the Leinster squad and the Ireland camp)

December 2022 he was experiencing severe back pain and was diagnosed with a large tumour on his spine which turned out to be Ewing Sarcoma
During the 12 hour surgery, the surgeons removed the tumour as well as bone and muscle which has affected his ability to walk.
He has undergone ten rounds of aggressive chemotherapy to tackle this very aggressive form of cancer.

Once completed, the next stage in his treatment is Proton Radiotherapy which is a targeted form of radiation developed to treat the cancer but preventing organ damage.
Proton Radiotherapy is not available in Ireland so he has to go to The Christie Cancer Treatment Centre Manchester, UK.
Duration of treatment in the UK expected to be 6 weeks
His medical treatment will be covered by the Health Services.
However, fundraising is needed to cover the costs of travel, Accommodation and maintenance whilst he is there.

Expenses

Flights and transfers
Accommodation- Adam will be receiving Radiotherapy in short bursts on a daily outpatient basis so he needs somewhere to stay between sessions where he can recuperate and rest.
Food
Transport to and from the hospital
Family member as carer/ support.

Estimated costs for 6 weeks is around €15,000.

Any help that you can give ...no matter how small...would be greatly appreciated.

Let's help Adam to get back from here