The MMA community widely considers Dustin Poirier as one of the best lightweights in the world of MMA today. However, Poirier has also been an active philanthropist for a long time now. Aside from his impressive MMA performances, Poirier has been noticeably working on his organization called The Good Fight Foundation. It aims to raise funds for various causes, such as education, health, and poverty. Through this foundation, Poirier has been supporting cancer patients, among other causes, for several years.
Poirier‘s charity work has been matched by his impressive record in the UFC. He has been one of the most successful fighters in the Lightweight division, with notable victories against high-profile fighters such as Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje, and Michael Chandler. However, the fighter is currently in difficult times.
Dustin Poirier grieves the demise of Peyton Murphy
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One of the people that Poirier supported through his charity work was Peyton Murphy, a cancer fighter. Murphy had been battling osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, for several years. Poirier‘s charity work helped to raise $30,000 to fund Murphy‘s treatment.
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Sadly, Peyton Murphy passed away recently. Poirier posted a picture on Instagram with Murphy and wrote a heartfelt message, expressing his gratitude for the short time they had known each other. Poirier‘s post read, “Rest in paradise my brother you taught me a lot in the short time we knew each other. I’m thankful our paths crossed, I’ll never forget you.”
Poirier‘s relationship with Peyton Murphy exemplifies the positive impact that he is having through his charity work. Fellow UFC star Belal Muhammad also commented on the post, by saying “sorry for your loss”. Other big names like Jon Anik and Clay Guida also expressed their impressions. Here are some of the fan reactions –
One commented – “Prayers for the family! And thanks DP for loving people so well I know he and his family felt every bit of it!!!”
Another one said – “Sorry for the worlds loss. Thanks for keeping it real DP , many fighters do not .”
One said – “Grew up with Payton, a kind soul. Will remember him fondly.”
One commented – “You and i were speaking about him in Baltimores meet and greet. Im happy i reached out and he reached back smh… RIP”
Another said -“RIP. Sorry for your loss Thank you for consistently showing kindness and compassion. The world could use more of it.”
One said – “Thank you for the impact you made on Peyton and his family He showed us all what true strength looked like.”
Another said – “You’re a good man @dustinpoirier. Sorry for your loss brother”
One said – “Rest In Peace king! God bless you and your family. Always a stand up dude Dustin”
Poirier paid a tribute to Murphy at a UFC weigh in
Dustin Poirier had a close relationship with Murphy, and he had talked about him several times before. At UFC 264, Poirier paid tribute to Murphy during the weigh-in. Poirier surprised Murphy and his family as he flew them out to Vegas to watch his fight against Conor McGregor.
Dustin Poirier pays tribute to Peyton Murphy, a 17-year-old from Lafayette, suffering from a rare form of bone cancer.
Through his charity work, Poirier has helped to raise $30k to fund his treatment and has brought him to #UFC264.
💎 @DustinPoirier is a Diamond! pic.twitter.com/cyMb3eGhGh
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) July 10, 2021
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Poirier‘s relationship with Peyton Murphy exemplifies the positive impact that he is having through his charity work. Through The Good Fight Foundation, Poirier has been able to make a significant difference in the lives of many people, including Murphy.
Poirier’s commitment to making the world a better place matches his success in the UFC. His dedication to helping others is a reminder of the power of giving back and making a positive impact on the world.
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