‘Fun for the kids while the big kids play football’ in aid of the McCrossan family

A day of fun and football is set to take place in Letterkenny to support a local family in need.

Manchester United supporters will face off against Liverpool fans tomorrow at Leckview Park, starting at 3:00 pm. Vinny McLaughlin and Marty Brogan of the V&M Podcast will provide commentary. 

The event has been organised to raise funds for the McCrossan family from St Johnston. Earlier this year, Patrice (née Rodgers) was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia; she is undergoing chemotherapy and also travels regularly to Dublin for DLI therapy.

Only months later, her son Zach began to show signs of fatigue and was subsequently diagnosed with high-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a rare blood disorder that progresses to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Zach could not receive the treatment he needed in Ireland, so the McCrossan Family travelled to the Netherlands. Zach then received a stem cell transplant at the Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology in Utrecht. 

Faced with these challenges and expensive treatment, Reece Moore decided to hold a fundraising day to support the family.

On the day, there will be bouncy castles for the children and a pre, during and post-game set by DJ Bigsie Jr. Additionally, the Gamerz Haven Van will be on site as well as the CMB Mobile Hair and Beauty Van, to keep the whole family entertained. 

There will also be raffles with sports and match tickets, signed sports memorabilia, fitness and wellness prizes, beauty and personal care, food and drink, retail and lifestyle and a getaway all up for grabs. 

Prizes:

Sports

• Manchester United vs Sunderland – Match tickets x2 (October)
• Celtic Home Game – Match of your choice
• James ‘The Strabanimal’ Gallagher – Signed MMA gloves 
• Jason Quigley – Signed boxing gloves
• BMC Sports Donegal Jersey – Signed by Eamon McGee

• Finn Harps LOI Senior Team Jersey – Signed
• Manchester United ‘99 Treble Winning Jersey – Signed by: Jaap Stam; Brian McClair; Paul Parker; Clayton Blackmore; Frank Stapleton; Karol Poborsky; Lee Martin; Keith Gillespie; Eric Djemba Djemba; Chris Eagles; Lee Sharpe; Wes Brown; Neil Webb
• Ryan Giggs – Signed Manchester United jersey
• Robbie Keane – Signed LA Galaxy jersey
• David Beckham – Signed & framed Manchester United jersey
• Tsimikas – Signed Liverpool jersey (Donated by Donegal Liverpool Supporters Club)

 Fitness & Wellness

• Intensity Fitness – 1-Year Membership
• Uforea Fitness – 1-Year Membership

Beauty & Personal Care

• CMB Mobile Hair & Beauty – Full Hair & Makeup Voucher

• Ridhas Barbers – €50 Voucher

Food & Drink

• Backstage Bar & Grill – Meal for 2 + €50 Voucher for the Complex

• People's Coffee Company – €50 Voucher
•  Applegreen Letterkenny – Fuel Voucher

Retail & Lifestyle

•  Gamerz Heaven – €250 Voucher

• RC Plates – Winner picks any style of number plates

• Marcus Oliver Performance Coaching – 1-month block booking for your junior baller 
• Choice of any upcoming soccer camp

Getaway

• Galgorm – Night Away for two (October)