The Big Chop – Why I’m shaving my head.
This year, on the 21st of March, I am shaving my head for my cousin, Clodagh. Living away from home and all my family over in Ireland, hearing that my 17-month-old cousin was diagnosed with Cancer hit our family hard. Fortunately, she beat her battle with cancer and is an inspiration to us all.
With myself and the incredible lads around me at Whitefriars, we will be shaving our heads to raise funds for further research and for those who are currently amidst their individual fights with Cancer.
My chop is dedicated towards those who haven’t been able to be physically present with their loved ones as they fought the good fight, and that we are always in this together.
Bímis cróga cosúil le Clodagh agus troid in aghaidh na hailse.
Let's be brave like Clodagh and fight against cancer.
Go raibh mile maith agat
Declan 💙💙
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Anonymous
2025-03-03 11:06:46
$211
Nuala Hardiman
2025-03-04 10:01:45
Fair play to you Declan. Bualadh bos mor ag teacht leat o Ros Comain. Le gra Nuala xxx
$158.25
Cameron, Eimear, Clodagh, Teaghan, Jasper
2025-03-21 17:52:28
Well done Declan
$112.30
Anonymous
2025-03-01 20:35:22
$106.12
Conor O'farrell
2025-03-04 23:34:42
Abu
$106.12
Paul Cooper
2025-03-04 22:49:33
$106.12
Bernard O'malley
2025-03-03 14:22:41
Great work Declan.
$106.12
O'farrell Family
2025-03-02 13:43:42
Proud of ya mate!
$106.12
Andrew Smith
2025-03-03 09:37:32
good luck Decs
$85.48
Mary Hardiman Irl
2025-03-03 19:45:15
$85.48
Emma Carnovale And Lachy
2025-03-08 22:36:07
So lovely to see you doing great things Declan. Good on you!
$80
Comerford Family
2025-03-03 14:39:38
Well done Declan
$80
Kay And Geoff
2025-03-20 22:38:44
We are very happy to support you Declan
$57.30
Simon Squire
2025-03-20 08:20:34
Great cause Declan.
$57.30
Christina Dixon
2025-03-12 14:46:56
$57.30
Sorin Harpa
2025-03-04 14:42:52
$57.30
Jonas Greis
2025-03-05 02:32:57
$54.12
Mikey Ryan
2025-03-03 09:27:38
Well done Declan; a very good cause and a fabulous Spurs jersey!
$53
Rita Gibb
2025-03-23 10:39:25
$53
Anonymous
2025-03-04 08:39:22
Great cause. Well done.
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Judy Noy
2025-03-03 12:16:58
$53
Patrick Callaghan
2025-03-03 10:04:59
Maith an fear Declan.
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James Barclay
2025-03-03 09:35:17
You are a great man Declan!
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Niamh
2025-03-21 08:35:08
Proud of you Qui! Xxx
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Aryan
2025-03-21 08:42:10
Good to see you doing this mate, proud of ya!!
$50
Sara Kolovos
2025-03-02 14:11:18
So proud of you! Its a good thing you are doing Decs. Love always <3
$50
Pat Dixon
2025-03-02 14:30:45
Gonna look like your 4 year old self again. Gonna be great.
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Spud Jamieson
2025-03-03 11:35:53
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Adam Jaffe
2025-03-03 10:04:40
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Michael Petrowski
2025-03-03 17:54:04
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Baljaan
2025-03-04 10:55:57
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Steven Kilroe-smith
2025-03-03 12:10:28
$27.81
Jack Harman
2025-03-18 21:33:54
Cant wait to see the pill mate!
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Emma, Keith, James, Tom & Ed
2025-03-08 19:15:52
Amazing effort Declan
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Matthew Gillard
2025-03-03 10:53:38
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Jacinta Sweeney
2025-03-21 09:11:11
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James Cleary
2025-03-04 17:19:21
Great Initiative, love ya
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Jordan Sc
2025-03-05 20:37:08
$20
Natalie Kilroe-smith
2025-03-02 14:22:54
$20
Tiahna Trembath
2025-03-02 18:54:18
Love to see it Declan!
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Ollie Taylor
2025-03-18 07:54:59
Can not wait to see you rock the buzz
$17.16
Tom Petrowski
2025-03-10 13:25:47
Love this skip!!
$17.16
Luke Semenow
2025-03-01 09:49:53
$11.65
Ash White
2025-03-20 22:21:40
Proud of you
$10
Ed Fiddian
2025-03-20 21:13:33
All love skip xoxo
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James Dorrat-sims
2025-03-02 18:48:22
My captain
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