NYC fundraiser planned for Rónán Mac Aodh Bhuí

There will be a session at Paddy Reilly’s in New York to help raise money for Ciste Tacaíochta Rónán Mac Aodh Bhuí.

The event will take place on March 22 at the well-known American pub.  

Rónán has been battling cancer for four years, he was diagnosed with stage 3 Colon cancer in May 2019, and had surgery followed by chemotherapy. In April 2021, the cancer returned, Stage 4 Colon cancer with metastases to liver, peritoneum, and diaphragm. 

He had more chemotherapy treatment and major surgery, but they were not able to remove all the tumours. He has Stage 4 Colon cancer with metastases to  liver and lungs. He has had 2 major surgeries and around 40 bouts of chemo in the last few years, and  is now at a stage where the chemo he was on has stopped working, and a cure or surgery is not an option, in Ireland.

Other suitable treatments are being considered in clinics abroad.   

Family and friends are hoping a self-pay Phase 2 trial in America may be suitable for the much-loved Raidió na Gaeltachta presenter. However, the cost of these treatments is hugely expensive.

The Bonnymen will be performing alongside Helen Collective and other well-known artists. You can donate €20 and there will be a free barbecue.