Former Super League hooker Micky Higham has sent a message of thanks after the rugby league family’s well wishes and support in response to his cancer diagnosis.
An ex-England and Great Britain international, Micky Higham has taken to social media to offer a message of thanks after more than £50,000 has been raised through an online fundraising campaign.
That fundraiser stands at £50,880 at the time of writing and is still active and available to donate to and can be found via this link here, as well as at the bottom of the article.
It was via the fundraiser that many rugby league fans learned of the fact that Higham had been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer.
Ever since then, support has flowed in with Leigh Leopards head coach Adrian Lam paying tribute in his press conference and the fans of both Leigh and Warrington, two of Higham’s former teams, launched a round of applause in the ninth minute of Friday night’s game, recognising the hooker’s old shirt number.
It had also been arranged that bucket collections would be at the game whilst Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has launched a shirt, with the support of Micky Higham, which will help support the cause as well.
‘Where do I start?’ – Micky Higham sends emotional message of thanks
Micky Higham has now taken to social media to offer a message of thanks after the rallying support the rugby league family has shown him.
He said: “Hello all Micky here, where do I start? I don’t think any amount of words can say how grateful we are as a family for all the love and support we are receiving at this difficult period.
“As you all know my cancer has come back this time more aggressive and wider spread but like I’ve always done in any challenges I’ve had in life, I face it head on and come through the other side, and this will be no different.
“From all the guys at the gym Chris, Paula, Theresea, Jamie, Caroline, Lucy and many more who have kept it up and running.
“Kate’s best mates who have set the just giving page up and organised all events , teams etc. Everyone who helped at the Leigh v Warrington with bucket collections,raffles etc. My close friends Mozza, Woody, Simon, Leechy,Hilly, Matty, Duffs, Ando, Briersy and more sorry if I’ve missed you.
“My former clubs Leigh Leopards and Derek (Beaumont), Warrington Wolves and St Helens.
“Last but not least all the people of my home town who have rallied in support of my family and me you are simply the best and have my heart forever, we as a family can’t even begin to thank you enough really does mean the world to us.
“Personally from myself just want to say the biggest thank you to my wonderful wife Kate and my two fine young men I get to call my sons Harry and Alex you really have been a tower of strength for me.”
Micky Higham fundraiser for Treatment, his Family and Cancer Research
