FORMER Warrington Wolves’ hooker Micky Higham has said thank you after an appeal fund set up to help pay for pioneering treatment for stage four cancer topped more than £50,000.
After the appeal fund topped the £50,000 target, he took to social media to say thank you.
“Hello all Micky here, where do I start I don’t think any amount of words can say how grateful we are as a family for all the love and support we are receiving at this difficult period.
“As you all know my cancer has comeback this time more aggressive and wider spread but like I’ve always done in any challenges I’ve had in life I face it head on and come through the other side, and this will be no different.
“From all the guys at the gym Chris, Paula, Theresea, Jamie, Caroline, Lucy and many more who have kept it up and running.
“Kate’s best mates who have set the just giving page up and organised all events , teams etc.
“Everyone who helped at the Leigh v Warrington with bucket collections,raffles etc.
“My close friends Mozza, Woody, Simon, Leechy, Hilly, Matty, Duffs, Ando, Briersy and more sorry if I’ve missed you.
“My former clubs Leigh Leopards and Derek, Warrington Wolves, St Helens.
“Last but not least all the people of my home town who have rallied in support of my family and me you are simply the best and have my heart forever,we as a family can’t even begin to thank you enough really does mean the world to us.
“Personally from myself just want to say the biggest thank you to my wonderful wife Kate and my 2 fine young men I get to call my sons Harry and Alex, you really have been a tower of strength for me.”
Higham made over 500 career appearances with Wigan, Leigh, Warrington and St Helens, as well as eight international appearances for Great Britain and England.
In August 2022, Higham, aged 44, discovered a lump under his arm which turned out to be Stage 3 melanoma.
After surgery and immunotherapy, he received the all-clear, but in March of this year, he found the cancer had returned in a Stage 4 widespread metastasised cancer as scans revealed a 10cm growth.
Unfortunately, he has been unable to proceed with a UK-based clinical trial, meaning he is fighting for access to promising trials in Europe.
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Micky Higham in action for the Wolves – Neil Ashurst, P&B Pictures
