A DUNGIVEN family have ex-tended their thanks for the overwhelming support they have received as a result of endless fundraising events for Marie Curie.
Following the devastating passing of “Granny Peggy” to ovarian cancer last year, 20 year-old, Shéa McKeever, decided he wanted to begin fundraising in tribute to a grandmother who meant the world to everyone.
According to Shea’s mother, Laoise, the generosity of the community has been immense.
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