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Marita Moloney & Emma Nevin

Conor McGregor makes generous donation of €10,000 to cancer fundraiser run by Dublin mum

A fundraising campaign for Irish women diagnosed with cancer received a massive boost after a big donation from Conor McGregor.

The UFC star put €10,000 towards the good cause which aims to help women battling breast cancer.

The GoFundMe campaign was set up by Dublin mum Gemma Devoy this week to "help a lot of women going through a very dark time."

The mother-of-one started the fundraiser after she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

She wants to help women in a similar situation to her, and the 35-year-old has already raised thousands.

Writing on the GoFundMe page, Gemma said: "Only now I realise the cost of everything that comes with cancer treatment and the recovery.

"One of the big things I've noticed is the cost of wigs for example."

Conor McGregor's donation on the GofundMe page. (GoFundMe)

Almost €15,000 has been raised in just two days, with much of that coming from millionaire sportsman Conor McGregor.

The Dubliner made the €10,000 donation on Tuesday night, as DublinLive reports.

As part of the fundraiser, Gemma is hosting a benefit on September 17.

She said: "I would love to help other women in my situation so there is going to be a benefit day on the 17th of Sept with raffle's been held, slush puppies/popcorn and other entertainment for adults and children.

"I would really appreciate any donation big or small. On the night of the benefit I will be shaving my own hair along with other people that will be dying their hair, shaving their heads or getting waxed.

"This money could really help a lot of women going through a very dark time, every single penny raised will be going to charity".

You can donate to the GoFundMe here.

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