Sharon Ball, from Bohermeen, was diagnosed with stage 4 skull-based osteosarcoma in October 2025 and has since undergone chemotherapy, which unfortunately was not successful.
She is now urgently trying to raise €650,000 for brain surgery in New York, with Irish celebs, including Maura Higgins, Jessica O’Mahony, Vogue Williams, and Jenny McCarthy, throwing their support behind the fundraiser.
Writing on Sharon’s GoFundMe page, her loved ones said: ‘Sharon is a 38-year-old wife, daughter, and sister, and most importantly, a devoted mother to three young children, Jack, aged six, Louis, aged four, and Sophie, who is just 9 months old.
"She is determined to do everything she can to be there to watch them grow up. Her family and friends are now urgently trying to raise the funds needed to make this surgery possible as quickly as possible. Time is critical.
Sharon Ball.
"Every donation—no matter how big or small—will make a real difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help us reach as many people as possible.
"We are incredibly grateful for any support you can give. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and compassion."
In just a matter of days, the €650,000 target was reached, and as of the morning of March 30, more than €748,000 has been raised with over 16,000 people donating.
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Among the familiar faces sharing Sharon’s fundraiser were celeb photographer Jenny McCarthy, who herself has had brain surgery, and her husband, TV presenter Martin King.
"I normally NEVER ask for donations, but I’m praying you might help here if you can," Jenny wrote as she shared a link to the fundraiser.
Jenny continued: "This is Sharon, aged 38 yrs. I photographed her wedding and her beautiful children, too. Sharon has stage 4 Osteosarcoma of the skull.
Sharon Ball.
"Unfortunately, she needs to get to NYC asap for treatment as it hasn’t been possible here. Having been through 2 brain surgeries myself, I know how scary this is. Sharon wants to be here for her three babies."
Kayleigh Trappe also shared Sharon's GoFundMe, saying that she's a teacher who works with her fiancé, Tom.
Kayleigh said, "She’s an absolute lady, a teacher who works with Tom, who needs surgery. We’re going to try to get the donations in. Everything, big or small, is really appreciated."
Donate to Sharon's GoFundMe here.
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.
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