Kildare woman fondly remembered with 5k run: €5,200 raised for the Oncology Unit at Crumlin Hospital

By Editorial Team
Published 26th Mar 2018, 18:30 GMT
Updated 8th May 2019, 12:19 GMT
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Friends and family of the late Mary Foran, Naas raised almost €5,000 in her memory recently with the hosting of a 5k race.

Raised in St Corban’s Place, Naas, Mary was ‘old’ Naas. She married Jim Foran and raised her six children Jimmy, Sandra, Amanda, Melissa, Patrick and Niamh at Pacelli Road, Naas.placeholder image
Raised in St Corban’s Place, Naas, Mary was ‘old’ Naas. She married Jim Foran and raised her six children Jimmy, Sandra, Amanda, Melissa, Patrick and Niamh at Pacelli Road, Naas.

The late Mary Foran, fondly remembered by friends and family in Naas

Mary battled cancer for 14 years, with great strength and dignity. Sadly, on November 13 2017, that battle ended for Mary, who would have celebrated her 60th birthday on March 6 this year.

To mark her birthday, family and friends hosted a fun run in aid of the Oncology Unit at Crumlin Hospital. In the past, Mary along with her best friend, May Hughes raised over €4,585 for St John’s ward in Crumlin Hospital so it was fitting to support a cause so close to her heart.

Through her own battle and treatments, Mary had seen many children undergo radiotherapy, something that upset her greatly.placeholder image
Through her own battle and treatments, Mary had seen many children undergo radiotherapy, something that upset her greatly.

Participants at Naas Racecourse 

“For Mary, this was not right as she felt children should be children. She asked God many times to take her in their place and let them live their lives” said May, a close family friend.placeholder image
“For Mary, this was not right as she felt children should be children. She asked God many times to take her in their place and let them live their lives” said May, a close family friend.

“She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, aunty and friend to so many - always putting others before her own pain and suffering.

“We, her family and friends will continue to fight just as hard as Mary did, to find a cure for this disease that impacts on us all”.placeholder image
“We, her family and friends will continue to fight just as hard as Mary did, to find a cure for this disease that impacts on us all”.
Praise and thanks were acknowledged for the following, who supported this event in memory of Mary.placeholder image
Praise and thanks were acknowledged for the following, who supported this event in memory of Mary.

Fondly remembered, the late Mary Foran, Naas. Even in death, she is supporting the fight against cancer, rest in peace, amen.

Featured images show participants at Naas Town House Hotel, Photos Sundaram Senthlinathan  

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