A Cork student diagnosed with testicular cancer 12 months ago defied the odds to collect a prestigious college sports award yesterday.
Charlie Foley (24), from Vicarstown, was back on the soccer pitch just weeks after he completed chemotherapy treatment following surgery.
In recognition of his sporting commitment during his battle with cancer, he was honoured yesterday with the sports award for soccer at Cork Institute of Technology.
Due to sit his final exams in two weeks, he will travel to Finland in July to represent the institute at the European Football Championships. He has also begun fundraising for the cancer care unit at the Mercy University Hospital.
