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30th October 2018
05:07pm GMT

"This was such a wonderful occasion for the people of Cork and sports fans throughout Ireland who attended an event that brought some very famous footballing stars to Cork," said Michael O’Flynn, the chairman of the organising committee.
"It was indeed both celebratory and poignant, saluting the achievements of one of Cork’s sporting heroes who sadly lost his battle with cancer earlier this year. We are so grateful to everyone who supported the event by buying tickets or attending the dinner in City Hall, your support was truly phenomenal. We are delighted to have achieved this level of fundraising, and are pleased to donate funds to the various charities as a result."
O'Flynn went on to thank those who helped get the game staged, including Alex Ferguson, John O'Shea, John Caulfield, Cork City FC, the FAI, the GAA and the Cork County Board.
"The Miller family are humbled by the events and the outpouring of support from the people of this country, and supporters from further afield," he said.Roy Keane, who captained and managed the United legends side, and helped organise the game, also thanked those who helped contribute to the event. "Everyone involved in the game is delighted with the amount raised, which will benefit so many people," he said.
"The response from the public towards the Miller family is truly amazing."
"We feel truly blessed and grateful. We would like to thank everyone involved from the bottom of our hearts. The love and support you have shown will always be remembered and treasured by us," Clare Miller, Liam's wife, said on behalf of the Miller family.
Here's how the money raised will be distributed:
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