Dillon Quirke, a 24-year-old athlete, tragically passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome while playing a match in August 2022. In his memory, his family founded the Dillon Quirke Foundation to raise awareness and provide cardiac screenings for young athletes. Following Tipperary's recent match victory, his father expressed mixed emotions, feeling both pride and sorrow for Dillon's absence. The team visited Dillon's parents and acknowledged his spirit during their victory, reinforcing the emotional connection and impact of his loss on the community.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation was established to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), funding thousands of cardiac screenings for young athletes last year.
Dillon Quirke's father expressed mixed emotions after Tipperary's match victory, feeling both pride in the team's performance and heartache from their son's absence.
Tipperary captain Ronan Maher stated that the team carried Dillon's spirit with them throughout the match, hopeful that their performance made him and his family proud.
Dillon's parents chose to watch the emotional match from home, highlighting their struggle with grief while still supporting the team passionately.
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