The family of a Donegal teenager who is battling life-threatening cancer have thanked members of the public as they have now found accommodation in Dublin.
Rocco McGinley, 15, from Buncrana was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2021 after experiencing headaches, unsteady gait and slurred speech. The youngster travelled to Texas with his family in February for treatment and an MRI taken during the summer showed his tumour had decreased in size from 9cm to 1.9cm.
Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst last month and Rocco is now starting another round of radiation therapy this Monday, October 3 in St Luke’s Hospital for two weeks. As reported by Dublin Live, Rocco's family were desperately seeking accommodation in Dublin while he receives treatment and the family have now been offered a place to stay in Dublin.
Read more: Family of teenager battling cancer have days left to find Dublin accommodation
Taking to social media, Rocco's Road To Recovery wrote an update: "We have found a home in Dublin thanks to the generosity of the absolute earth angels that is @kathleendonlan, her husband Tony and Brian Marrinian their great friend. Kathleen, Tony and Brian have offered up their home for 2 weeks at no cost.
"We are so grateful to them and the kindness they have shown the family at this difficult time. Rocco's family would like to extend their thanks to every person that has offered their homes and rooms over the last number of days, the kindness and generosity has been outstanding. Thank you to everyone that shared the previous post and made sourcing the accommodation possible."
Social media users were delighted at the news that Rocco and his family will be housed in Dublin for the duration of his two-week long treatment. One person wrote: "Great news! God bless those kind people, God look after Rocco."
A second person said: "Aw thank god wishing Rocco all the very best in Dublin in my thoughts and prayers." A third added: "Fantastic news. Good luck Rocco sending you all our love."
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