Donations pour in for former Gopher placeholder Casey O'Brien as he battles cancer for 8th time
Former Minnesota Gophers football player Casey O'Brien has been diagnosed with cancer for the 8th time.
The 38-year-old O'Brien, who played for the Gophers from 2002 to 2005, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2013. He has since been diagnosed with cancer seven more times, including twice in 2022.
O'Brien is currently undergoing treatment for his latest diagnosis. He is receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and he is also participating in a clinical trial.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help O'Brien with his medical expenses.
The page has raised over $60,000 in less than a week. The money will be used to help O'Brien pay for his medical bills, as well as his living expenses.
O'Brien is a married father of three young children.
He is a graduate of Mounds View High School and the University of Minnesota. He currently works as a sales representative for a medical device company.
O'Brien is a well-known and respected member of the Minnesota community. He is a former captain of the Gophers football team, and he has been active in several charitable organizations.
O'Brien's cancer diagnosis has been a difficult time for him and his family. However, he is grateful for the support he has received from his friends, family, and the community.
O'Brien is a fighter, and he is determined to beat cancer for the eighth time.
Here are some ways you can help O'Brien:
- Donate to his GoFundMe page.
- Send him a message of support.
- Pray for him and his family.
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