Rosie Connolly raises €100k for Breast Cancer Ireland with sales of pink fleece
Rosie Connolly Quinn, co-founder of the 4TH ARQ brand, wearing the limited-edition pink fleece which helped raise €100,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland. Pic: Anthony Woods
Rosie Connolly Quinn and her husband Paul Quinn pictured with Prof Arnie Hill, Chairman of Breast Cancer Ireland, at the unveiling of a special commemorative plaque in Beaumont Breast Centre
Rosie Connolly has raised €100,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland (BCI) through the sale of a limited-edition fleece.
The money raised by the entrepreneur and co-founder of the 4th ARQ brand will help fund a “brand new state of the art” Faxitron breast imaging machine at Beaumont Breast Centre.
The pink fleece was made specifically to raise funds for the high-definition imaging machine, which allows surgeons to check in real time that they have successfully removed all cancerous cells.
The machine also guides surgeons to remove only the required amount of tissue with a safe zone, thereby conserving natural breast tissue.
“We’re absolutely blown away by the sheer generosity of the many people who donated and purchased our limited-edition Breast Cancer Ireland half-zip,” Rosie said.
“It’s because of their generosity that we were able to raise such a significant amount for such a meaningful cause. I’ll never be able to express my unwavering gratitude and it really means more to me than I can ever express.
“It’s incredible to know that the amount raised will contribute to the purchase of a new state of the art Faxitron Breast Imagine machine, ultimately helping thousands of patients in their fight against breast cancer.
“I truly believe in the power of collaboration, so we were honoured to partner with BCI to raise funds for such a vital cause.
“This collaboration was a true testament to our belief here at 4TH ARQ in using our platform for good and being able to make a tangible difference in the lives of so many.”
Rosie Connolly Quinn and her husband Paul Quinn pictured with Prof Arnie Hill, Chairman of Breast Cancer Ireland, at the unveiling of a special commemorative plaque in Beaumont Breast Centre
Ms Connolly previously spoke about how she panicked after finding two lumps, due to her mother’s own history with breast cancer.
The businesswoman said it was a “very scary” time as she waited for the all clear, thinking about chemo and how she could lose her hair.
“I had two lumps that I found over the years. I’d to go in and get them checked. With my mum’s history, it was a really scary time,” she told the Irish Independent.
“As much as you try to tell yourself to remain calm, when you’re in that situation, it’s very scary. I thought about chemo and how I was going to lose my hair, but I was fine.
“It’s scary to check yourself for breast cancer because you’re almost afraid of finding something, ignorance is bliss. But it’s important to check and check early.
“When my mum had breast cancer, it was hard. My mum is my world, I lost my dad when I was 18, even more so, I leaned on her.
“She’s the pillar and the strength of our family. Her being sick was very scary. Once you hear the word cancer, your brain goes to the worst-case scenario.
“From seeing my mum’s journey, her message is more of hope and how much you can get your life back if you catch it early enough.
“She’s living her life to the fullest, she’s doing so well. With the right funding and research, there’s so many survivors now and they go on to live a full and healthy life,” she added.
