Clare mother braves snow for six-hour journey to radiotherapy for rare cancer

Rachael Whitehead, a 31-year-old mother from Clonlara, faced a six-hour journey through snow to receive radiotherapy in Cork for a rare form of brain and spine cancer. She began treatment in mid-December after surgeries to remove tumors. Her mother, Louise, started a GoFundMe page to cover Rachael's expenses, as she is not eligible for social welfare due to her recent employment as a midwife. The fundraiser has raised over €24,000 since November. Rachael, who has a six-year-old son, is undergoing six weeks of intense radiotherapy. Louise expressed gratitude for the support received and highlighted the challenges their family is facing due to Rachael's diagnosis.