Rita Casey, who is battling stage four cancer, was among the 22,000 runners who took part in yesterday’s Dublin marathon. Diagnosed with stage four brain and lung cancer in May 2021, Rita, who previously overcame breast cancer, attended the Galway Clinic for her regular chemotherapy treatment last week. Rita received more than 40 nominations from family and friends for this award after battling stage four cancer while raising her three daughters. “The Lord Mayor’s Medal presented at the Dublin Marathon is about honouring individuals who have shown true resilience and determination, and Rita exemplifies that. Despite her own personal health struggles, she is running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon to raise funds for the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, that is a true act of heroism”, said the Lord Mayor.

Source: The Herald October 30, 2023 10:38 UTC