On 1st May 2015 a beautiful angel was born, Siobhan Margaret Mather. She bought fun and feistiness with her independent character to everyone around her. On 1st July 2017, aged just 2, Siobhan became lethargic and was taken to her GP. After being referred to Barnet General Hospital, it was discovered she had a tumour. She was transferred to Great Ormond Street where she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare child cancer. Neuroblastoma is a very rare cancer and only 100 children's per year are diagnosed in the U.K. Siobhan is currently undergoing treatment at the amazing GOSH.

Siobhan is in the early stages of her chemotherapy treatment at the amazing GOSH, but still has a long way to go! She is the bravest 2-year-old girl and is taking everything that this terrible disease can throw at her in her stride. In order to seek alternative treatment, her family are trying to raise additional funds to give Siobhan an extra chance of fighting this terrible disease. It would really help if you can spare even £1.00 towards her treatment, which will give Siobhan an extra chance of fighting this terrible disease

Ciara, her sister, started dancing at our Finchley branch in March 2017. She progressed extremely quickly and danced at her first feis in July where she won a trophy for her light jig. Ciara is a beautiful dancer and is a pleasure to teach.

Ciara's Mum, Sarah, was a very talented dancer and won many competitions during her Irish dance career.

The Irish Dance Academy are raising funds to support the family through Siobhan's treatment and we appreciate as much support as possible.

Una McNicholas will be running the London Marathon in 2018 and all funds raised will go towards supporting Siobhan.

The Irish Dance Academy Team