“Let’s Get Together and Support This Young Irish Fighter”- Conor McGregor Yet Again Shows His Humble Side in New Initiative

Conor McGregor is infamous for his polarizing character in and outside the octagon. However, the Irishman has a quality that many aren’t aware of. No matter what he portrays or displays, he has time and again been at the forefront of helping people when in need.

From building houses for the homeless in Dublin to donating PPE kits worth over $1 million, the UFC legend has done it all. Additionally, he even donated $500K to his nemesis Dustin Poirier’s Good Fight Foundation charity. Notably, his most recent charitable gesture was for an Irish fighter, Ian Coughlan, who required stem cell surgery. ‘The Notorious’ has donated €10,000 to his aid.

McGregor also voiced his support on Twitter. He tweeted, “Guys, let’s get together and support this young Irish fighter who suffered a terrible injury at a gym in Ireland. Coach John and the team at SBG are hosting a training day and my own recovery permitting. I hope to be in attendance. There will be signed fight wear also!”

Conor‘s tweet was a follow-up to a video uploaded by John Kavanagh, who is conducting the ‘Unstoppable’ super seminar to raise money for the injured fighter. John is Conor’s martial arts coach and also the founder of Irish MMA gym Straight Blast Gym Ireland.

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Kavanagh also confirmed that MMA fighters like Brad Katona and Johnny Walker are also taking part in the Seminar. To raise money, the coaches and fighters will display fighting techniques that are deemed ‘Unstoppable’

Details about Ian Coughlan’s GoFundMe

The GoFundMe is for Ian Coughlan, who is a Professional Irish MMA fighter. Notably, he was training for a fight when he suffered a horrific accident in July 2021. The accident has left him paralyzed. Currently, he is in National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire. Where he is continuing his rehabilitation through various forms of therapy.

Unfortunately, Ian was told by his doctors that he may never walk again and that he will depend on carers to assist him with daily tasks. However, Ian and his family have found hospitals in Germany that specialize in spinal cord injury patients like Ian. The doctors have selected him as a very suitable candidate for combined Stem Cell and HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) treatments.

Consequently, with

GoFundMe, the Coughlan family is trying to cover Ian’s Stem Cell and HAL treatments, which will cost €73,000 in total.

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