Cancer diagnoses show importance of research

NEIL O’Donnell is calling on the community to support Daffodil Day, which holds special meaning for him after twice beating testicular cancer. He said funding further research was the key to ensuring others didn’t lose their lives to cancer. Photo: LAUREN HAY.

By Mitch Lang

August 25, 2021 | 3:52 PM

AFTER battling testicular cancer twice, Neil O’Donnell has developed an appreciation for Daffodil Day and is hoping the rest of the community can help in the fight against cancer.

Mr O’Donnell was a healthy and active 26-year-old, preparing to marry his then-fiancée, Jen, when he got the devastating diagnosis.