Christy Dignam Aslan

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Aslan fans offer incredible gesture to star Christy Dignam following ... (The Irish Sun)

ASLAN fans have rallied around Christy Dignam and raised nearly €5000 for the legendary singer's cancer treatment.The Dublin frontman shocked sup.

It has been a tough road for us all but most of all Christy. Organiser Stephen Browne explained: “Dear Friends and Fans of Christy Dignam. [said they have “no words”](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/music/10061699/aslan-break-silence-christy-dignam-palliative-care-tears/) at Christy’s latest health update - and it’s been a “tough road” for him. “Christy has always been there for us, showing up to charity events and even funerals of loved ones, and now it is time for us to give back to him and his family. “We (The Fans) would like to take this opportunity to give back to Christy and his family, as his income has stopped since he was unable to tour due to his cancer. “As fans of Christy and knowing the amount of charity work he has done for families and charities across Ireland, I have received numerous requests from fans who would like to donate and show support, the idea to donate their refunded ticket money to Christy and his family was mentioned a number of times.

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Christy Dignam superfan sets up fundraiser to help Aslan frontman ... (Irish Mirror)

The fundraiser aims to raise enough money to be able to help the Dignam family pay for expenses related to his palliative care.

You are the most sincere and loyal fans and we know how lucky we are to have you all... “Christy has had to cancel many shows across Ireland, including the 3Arena show, which would have been a highlight for both him and fans across Ireland. "Thank you all, just for being you! The band admitted it has been a “tough time” but that Christy as always is their main priority and praised the singer for his strong will, stating “Christy always keeps up his fight and never gives up”. "Christy has always been there for us, showing up to charity events and even funerals of loved ones, and now it is time for us to give back to him and his family. Stephen said that Christy has “always been there for us, showing up to charity events and even funerals of loved ones, and now it is time for us to give back to him and his family.”

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Emotional George Murphy pays tribute to 'hero' Christy Dignam as ... (Dublin Live)

George recalled that he got a call from Christy after mentioning on TV that Aslan was his favourite band.

George wrote he was “devastated” by the sad news and was thinking of Christy, his family and the band, sending them “nothing but love and gratitude”. You didn’t have to do that, you chose to do it just to be fucking sound and make it the most special experience a young fella could have.” “You suggested we do Working Class Hero together on the night. “Words can not describe what that meant and still means to me,” George wrote on Facebook. Christy then invited him to be a special guest at one of the group’s gigs in Vicar Street. George became a fixture of the Irish music scene after making his name on “You're a Star”.

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Christy Dignam Fans Launch Fundraiser In Incredible Gesture For ... (Extra.ie)

Fans of Christy Dignam have launched a fundraiser in what is an incredible gesture for the Aslan singer after his family confirmed he was receiving ...

Thanks to Christy but more importantly his family for allowing us the gift of Christy in his failing health. A talent this Country will be the poorer without. Many fans took the opportunity to donate and send the singer their support, with one person writing: 'Christy, Kathryn, Kiera and family our thoughts, prayers and energy is with you at this most challenging time. 'Christy has had to cancel many shows across Ireland, including the 3Arena show, which would have been a highlight for both him and fans across Ireland. 'The joy from the concerts attended was phenomenal, Ballykeeffe was special. Thank you Christy for being you, true, real and caring.

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