‘It’s going to cost you one night out, but it might give you the rest of your life’
Former Meath footballer Alan Nestor and Erin’s Isle clubman Fran Carroll are among a host of well-known GAA faces taking part in a charity game next month to raise money and awareness to help fight cancer.
The game will feature two teams of players who have fought and beaten the disease, contesting the Prof Hollywood Cup, with former Dublin hurling boss Anthony Daly and Blues legend Charlie Redmond set to manage the sides.
St James’s and St Luke’s Hospitals will be the beneficiaries of the event, but just as important is the goal to ensure earlier detection and treatment for men who may delay seeking medical attention.
‘Young fellas don’t want to seem like they are weak, but if you feel that there is something wrong with you, you have go and get yourself sorted,’ says Carroll, who was treated for testicular cancer.
It’s the second time the game will be played, following last year’s fixture at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise, and legendary commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh will be back to lend his voice to the occasion.
The game is on Saturday, August 8 at 5pm at Parnell Park in Dublin. Tickets cost €7, while U12s are free. You can also donate €4 by texting MATCH to 50300. More details available on the game’s Facebook page.
