Five-and-a-half year old Alannah Foley was nominated by TJ O’Connor of MTU. In 2019, Alannah was diagnosed with a condition which causes tumours to grow on nerve tissues – neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) - this has led to extensive surgery, chemotherapy and caused hydrocephalus. Alannah’s good humour, grace and fight to keep her sight has inspired the county. Jerry speaks to Alannah, her parents Andrew and Geraldine, and to TJ.
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