The wonderful community of Roscommon town is once again demonstrating its extraordinary spirit, as students and staff at Roscommon Community College (RCC) come together in support of George and Isaac Naughton, second year students at the school, who have been given a life-changing opportunity to participate in a groundbreaking clinical trial in the United States.
The trial offers hope – not only for George and Isaac, but for countless others battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). It aims to determine whether a specific treatment can slow the progression of cardiac damage leading to cardiomyopathy, a life-threatening complication of the disease.
Their parents, Paula and Padraic Naughton, have made an urgent appeal for support to ensure their sons can access this vital treatment. The cost of the first 20 treatments for each of the boys stands at €650,000 – a formidable target that the Join Our Boys Trust is determined to reach by the end of February 2025.
In response, George and Isaac’s classmates, along with staff at Roscommon Community College, have mobilised to support the appeal, launching a major fundraising raffle to contribute to the effort.
A remarkable selection of prizes has been secured for the raffle, which will take place on Friday, March 14th. The top prize is an Ireland rugby jersey signed and worn by Caelan Doris. Second prize is two tickets for Connacht vs Munster in MacHale Park. Third prize is a signed, new Roscommon men’s jersey, fourth prize is a signed, new Roscommon ladies jersey, fifth prize is a signed, new Roscommon hurling jersey, and sixth prize is for Green Fees for Roscommon Golf Course.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Roscommon vs Monaghan match on Sunday, February 16th, at Hyde Park, with RCC’s fifth year students generously volunteering their time to assist with sales.
For more information on how to support George and Isaac’s journey, visit joinourboys.org. Raffle tickets can be purchased via idonate.ie/fundraiser/RCC.
