In March 2025, to celebrate his 77th birthday Johnnie will be racing against the LUAS in Dublin's city centre. In 2023 Johnnie was diagnosed with a progressed Merkel-Cell Carcinoma, and for the past two years he has been receiving immunotherapy treatment which has given him the gift of living positively, and making the most of every day. Without the wonderful work of the Oncology Team at St Vincent's Hospital and the ongoing essential work of the Cancer Clinical Research Trust, Johnnie would probably not be with us today. To thank them for everything they do for him, and the many hundreds of other cancer patients who benefit from the CCRT, Johnnie has started his endurance and fitness training with the intention of racing against the LUAS and to raise funds for this very important charity. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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UPDATE!

We are absolutely delighted to say that Johnnie ‘Beat The Luas’!

With his trainers, support runners made up of friends and family, and the dozens of others who lined the streets to cheer him on, Johnnie arrived ahead of the Luas.

Out of breath and elated, Johnnie proves that with focus and the right support, you are never too old to try something new.

With an original goal of raising one or maybe two thousand euros for the CCRT, we are all thrilled to have reached the five thousand euros mark just minutes before the race started. Johnnie is blown away by everyone’s kindness and generosity.

With gratitude for everyone, Johnnie says it was the best way to celebrate his 77th birthday!

Go Johnnie Go Go Go!

** ANOTHER UPDATE **

We are so thrilled to bring you this news. A few days ago Johnnie met with his Oncology Consultant Dr Yasar Ahmed, and it has now been confirmed that after 2 years of his immunotherapy treatment, Johnnie is now cancer free! Best news ever.

Johnnie has indeed beaten the LUAS and beaten cancer!! A huge thanks to everyone in St Vincent's Hospital and the CCRT for the incredible work they do. And thank you to everyone who supported Johnnie in so many ways to help raise €5555 for the Cancer Clinical Research Trust. We hope that many more people will benefit from ongoing research trails.

Go Johnnie Go! Raising Funds for Cancer Clinical Research Trust

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