Tractor run in memory of beloved Waterford man raises astounding sum for charity

The Morrissey family and Cian’s friends in Waterford and the South Tipperary area came together to organise a Tractor, Truck, and Car Run and a family day on Sunday, November 3, 2024, with the proceeds raised on the day going to The Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford.

On Saturday, May 3, Cian’s family and friends presented a total of €41,103.86 to the staff and management of The Oak Ward so that other families and friends continue to experience the care and support when their loved ones are under the palliative care team at The Oak Ward.

Cian’s love of machinery was from a young age and his days were spent driving all sorts of tractors from big to small right across the world from at home in Knockacoola, all the way to New Zealand. Along the way Cian made many friends and this was a fitting event and a gathering of all Cian’s family, colleagues and many friends far and wide and a celebration of Cian’s short life.

"Cian lost his battle after an 18 month fight against Cancer on 30th April 2024, we are grateful to all the doctors, nurses and all those that looked after Cian during his illness. Cian’s last weeks were spent in the Oak Ward in University Hospital Waterford and we can never repay the care and attention shown to Cian, to our family and friends during this time, nothing was too much trouble for the staff of the Oak Ward."

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