Derry hero Mark Farren seeks help to fund lifesaving op

Derry City’s legendary striker Mark Farren is seeking public support after six years of fighting against life-threatening illness.

Through Ireland’s players’ union, the PFAI, Mark’s family yesterday issued the following update on his condition and explained why they are now going public in pursuit of financial assistance.

“Mark’s third surgery took place a month ago and surgeons removed 80-90% of a tumour. The invasive nature of the procedure has had a stunting effect on his speech and mobility. The biopsy which followed has indicated that the tumour is a grade 4, meaning it’s highly aggressive.