Paul and Fiona Kealey are the proud parents of 3 yr old son, Darragh, and reside just outside of Philadelphia, Pa. In 2012 Fiona was diagnosed with stomach/ovarian cancer. After months of chemo and major operations she was pronounced cancer free. Unfortunately in July, 2013, the cancer re-appeared. This has resulted in another lengthy hospital stay for Fiona. She also faces another long course of chemotherapy as well. The emotional stress upon this family is staggering. The financial burden placed upon this family has been devastating. Between loss of wages and medical bills the totals are staggering.
On Nov. 23 @ Cobbs Creek Golf Course, Philadelphia, Pa a 10:00am Shotgun start will be held. e-mail contact is former NACB Chairman Paddy Rooney @ paddyrooneyspub@aol.com
Sponsorships for the golf outing are available. $1000, $500, $250, $100.
The $100 gets your company/name on a golf hole @ the outing. Any size donation will be gratefully accepted. Checks may be made out to Philadelphia Irish Open Golf Charities and mailed to 12 Tenby Rd., Havertown, Pa 19083 USA.
Paul is a long time member of the Young Irelands GFC in Philadelphia and both he and Fiona are well known and respected GAA people both in Ireland and America.
Thank you for your support in this effort!!
Not sure how many golfers are in the club, but you should bring this to the attention of the Commodore Barry club in NW Philly.
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best of luck to the Kealeys.
if memory serves me correctly Paul came on as a sub and scored the goal which won the ulster championship game for Derry v Cavan I think it was 1987. Could have been 86.
Paul is a good guy and a good GAA man (great hurler as well).
lets hope people get behind this!
Yes, that is the Paul Kealey the benefit is for. Paul played for Young Irelands GFC in Philly for many years. He also scored the winning goal in the 1989 NACB Intermediate Championship. Momentum for this event is building in Philly!
Paul played football and hurling for Derry, club hurling for Kevin Lynchs, club football for St Canices Dungiven.
Fiona is a Castlewellan woman.
As stated above prayers and donations for the cause will be greatly appreciated.
I was briefed by former NACB Chairman Paddy Rooney. The effort is going well. It is understood some fund raisers are planned in Ireland as well. Please pass this around. Thank you, one and all!