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Irish Mom's Rare Cancer Fight Sparks Global Support
31 Mar
Summary
- 38-year-old diagnosed with aggressive stage four skull osteosarcoma.
- Over €750,000 raised for treatment at a leading US cancer center.
- Irish celebrities shared her cause, drawing worldwide donations.
A 38-year-old primary school teacher from County Meath, Ireland, is now in New York for treatment after being diagnosed with a rare form of skull cancer. Sharon Ball, a mother of three, initially experienced severe headaches in October 2025, which were later identified as aggressive stage four osteosarcoma.
Following an operation and two rounds of chemotherapy in Ireland, doctors determined the tumor was inoperable. This led Sharon and her family to seek advanced treatment options internationally. Hope was found at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where experts are optimistic about removing the tumor.
A GoFundMe page, supported by notable Irish personalities, has raised over €750,000 to cover the upfront costs of her travel and treatment. Sharon flew to New York with her husband, Dermot, for consultations, with surgery anticipated soon. The fundraising continues as the total cost remains unknown.
