Higham<\/a>\u2018s playing career saw him rack up more than 550 appearances having earned honours for both England and Great Britain on the representative front.<\/p>\nThe 44-year-old was diagnosed with stage three melanoma back in November 2022, requiring both surgery and immunotherapy before receiving the news that he was cancer free.<\/p>\n
But in March this year, the former hooker discovered a lump in his lower back, with tests confirming that the cancer had returned aggressively and spread to other muscles, with a diagnosis of stage four widespread metastasized cancer given in June.<\/p>\n
Fundraiser launched for Super League icon Micky Higham following cancer diagnosis<\/p>\n
Higham donned a shirt for Leigh, St Helens, Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves during his career: winning a Super League Grand Final as well as two Challenge Cups.<\/p>\n
Featuring at least 97 times for each of those clubs\u00a0he has run a family gym in Leigh since retiring and regularly appears on BBC Radio Manchester as a co-commentator.<\/p>\n
The fundraiser, created by Emma Worrall, launched over the weekend to support the 44-year-old in his battle.<\/p>\n
Having been told that he is unable to proceed with a UK-based clinical trial, he and wife Kate are now fighting for access to promising trials in Europe, with the pair determined to find the right treatment.<\/p>\n
A donation goal of \u00a325,000 has been set and at the time of writing, the total raised is just shy of \u00a324,000.<\/p>\n
Higham and his family and friends will take part in a community walk later this month, on August 24 in Leigh, to help towards the fundraiser.<\/p>\n
The JustGiving page reads: \u201cThis page is a rallying call to everyone who knows Micky, has cheered him on, or simply believes in the power of community and hope.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery donation helps ease the burden and fuels the fight, not just for Micky, but for everyone affected by cancer.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s start by walking with Micky. Let\u2019s fight with him. Let\u2019s help beat cancer together.\u201d<\/p>\n
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