It is not unknown that the former UFC Double Champion has a trash-talking nature and never holds back from lambasting his rivals. However, it is to be noted that he is very well involved in philanthropic activities which are well known in the world of combat sports. The Irishman recently made a generous donation towards a GoFundMe fundraising campaign set up by Gemma Devoy, a mother of two and a cancer patient hailing from Conor McGregor’s hometown of Dublin, Ireland.
Conor McGregor makes huge donation
‘The Notorious One’ has the top donation at present, having given €10,000 ($11,860 approx) towards the cause. The amount has helped the fundraiser get closer to its €20,000 goal. The proceeds from the GoFundMe campaign set up by Gemma Devoy will go to the Maire Keating Cancer Foundation, as per the description on the website. Colby Covington ‘Attacked’ UFC Women At Gym
Devoy, who is a breast cancer patient herself will soon start her chemotherapy, set up a crowdfunding campaign to help women in Dublin cover the humongous cost of cancer treatment.
Gemma Devoy told the Independent that she broke down in tears when she received the news of Conor McGregor’s huge donation.
“I was on my way home after getting my eyebrows done when I got a call to say that our target had been reached thanks to Conor McGregor. I couldn’t believe it – I cried all the way home from Ringsend to Pearse Street. I’ve never met him personally, but I’m good friends with cousins of his, who are all beautiful people. That man has a massive heart. It is simply incredible what he has done,” Gemma Devoy said.
Last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic as well McGregor stepped up to help out first responders and healthcare workers in Ireland. He also delivered PPE kits which were worth over $1 million to several Irish hospitals. Back in 2019, the Irishman helped build eight houses for the homeless community in Dublin.
