Climb for Kieran

Climb for Kieran    
Hi guys, I am planning on climbing Knocknarea up to the grave of Queen Maeve in Standhill Co.Sligo for 28 days in a row (4 weeks) commencing Day 1 this Saturday the 15th of January and finishing with Day 28 on Friday 11th of February.
I am doing this to help raise much needed funds for a friend of mine who is currently facing a battle against a rare cancer called cholangio carcinoma which is cancer of the bile duct and it is in an advanced stage - the funds will be used for treatment options abroad as options are limited in Ireland unfortunately.

 

 

 

Kieran is a former team mate of mine who always gave his all on the field and always helped me in making sure the bar profits of various rugby clubs were healthy after a game along with his brothers Charlie and Patrick.
Please if you have a few euro you can spare, any donation would be highly appreciated.
Anyone that wants to join me any day just get in contact with me or pm me on facebook where I can give you details of start times as times each day will vary due to work etc
I will send in a small video of the start and finish of each day
Thanks guys,
Martin
Please see Kieran's story below:

 

 

 

 

In August 2021 Kieran was refereeing a GAA match when he started feeling a pain in his side. He later sought medical attention as the pain was not going away. Initial diagnosis pointed at possible gallstones, however the actuality was much worse. The pain was being caused by a blood clot in his liver due to cancer. After undergoing multiple scans and procedures and enduring several long agonising weeks awaiting results, Kieran was finally diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called cholangio carcinoma. Cancer of the bile duct, in an advanced stage. This type of cancer is very rare and affects approximately 140 people in Ireland annually and usually in people over the age of 65.

 

Kieran commenced chemotherapy shortly after diagnosis in September this year.

However Kieran became unwell in November and was admitted to hospital for a week where it was discovered that the chemotherapy had not worked. Treatment options in Ireland are limited and therefore we have reached out to other specialists both here in Ireland, UK and America.

 

Kieran is married to Marcella (nee Murtagh, Kiltimagh), and they have a 2 and a half year old son Caolán. They have recently moved into their new house which they have built together in Crossmolina. Kieran is very active in the local community in Crossmolina, Co Mayo. He is Gaelic Football and Rugby referee. At his home club Crossmolina Deel Rovers Kieran played underage football and Soccer with Kilmurry UTD. As a player Kieran excelled at Rugby. His playing career brought him far and wide due to travel and work. His home club and where he started was at Ballina RFC. He has also played with Coolmine RFC in Dublin and Creggs RFC. While living in the US Kieran played with the Boston Irish Wolfhounds and 2nd City Troop RFC In Philadelphia. Kieran is an avid Mayo GAA fan a Connacht and Ireland Rugby fan. He also supports Celtic FC and Man UTD.

 

Kieran is a Prison Officer by profession with 13 Years service. He is currently employed in Castlerea Prison. Previously Kieran worked as a professional Chef.

 

Our family wants to ensure that Kieran has access to the best of care. We are currently looking into treatment options abroad. Any little bit will help Kieran and his family going through this difficult time and help with the expenses they will encounter while seeking treatment abroad.

 

We need your help in raising the funds to access treatment abroad, anything you can donate will be gratefully appreciated and we would be really thankful if you could share this page to help us reach our target.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.