Conor McGregor donates €20k to Mick and Michelle
FORMER UFC champion Conor McGregor has donated €20,000 to a fund for Ballyfermot couple Michelle and Mick Cardiff, who were left with life changing injuries following a freak accident two weeks ago.
A GoFundMe page, set up by Becca Lynch, has raised over €42,000, as of Tuesday morning, McGregor donating his generous contribution on Monday.
The married couple are well liked in the community, and Mick, who works with the National Ambulance Service, is known for his tireless work as the divisional manager of St John’s Ambulance, Ballyfermot.
The Gurteen couple were walking home at approximately 8.40pm, on Saturday, March 5, after attending a funeral for a local resident earlier that day, when two vehicles collided at the junction of Drumfinn Road and Drumfinn Avenue.
One of the cars was upended and collided with the couple on the footpath, causing serious injuries.
The Echo understands the couple’s grandchild was walking just yards ahead of them on the footpath at the time of the collision.
Mick and Michelle Cardiff sustained serious injuries
Sadly, Michael had to have a leg amputated, while Michelle has undergone a number of surgeries.
The incident led to a huge reaction in the community with hundreds, if not thousands of people, offering support and well wishes.
Writing on the GoFundMe page, Becca said: “This awful accident has had a huge impact on a lot of people in the community. Both will have a long road to recovery, but thankfully they do get the chance to recover.”
Becca said the pair are well known in the community for the “selfless work they do” and “it is time for the community to give back”.
“In the coming months when Mick and Michelle return home, they will need a lot of help, care and structural changes to their home. One thing they should not have to worry about is the financial impact of this. If you are in a position to donate any money, please do. If not, please share the [fundraiser] link with your family and friends.”
The Cardiff family expressed thanks to everyone who has sent best wishes and prayers.
Donations can be made HERE.
