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THE parents of a 12-year-old girl who died from an “aggressive” tumour said her diagnosis was a “bolt from the blue” after her relatively healthy childhood.

Keen runner Poppi Frisby’s shock cancer diagnosis came after she developed a limp that was initially unexplained.

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But investigations led to a diagnosis of Ewing carcinoma – a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the bones and the soft tissue around the bones.

The “aggressive” tumour was in her pelvis and her spread to her lungs.

“It broke our hearts, and I struggled to accept it,” said Poppi’s dad, Ian Frisby, 66, from Peterborough.

“It was such an overwhelming shock and like being hit by a bus.

“I remember we were ushered into a room at the hospital. Three nurses and several consultants came in, and we obviously knew something was very wrong.

“They told us Poppi had cancer and it hit us for six, as it would any parents.

“However, we looked at each other and vowed to take it one day at a time.”

Poppi was diagnosed in October 2022, and, soon after, the family were referred to East Anglia’s Children Hospices (EACH).

Despite initial concern, it proved a game-changer, and Poppi’s parents, Ian and Sam, say they will forever be thankful for the support they received, along with daughters Rubi, 15, and Daizi, 12.

“EACH was mentioned soon after the diagnosis, but I was scared and reluctant to start with,” said Ian.

“To me, the word ‘hospice’ meant one thing – death. I was in denial and didn’t want to listen.

“Initially, I fought and resisted the idea but eventually agreed to go.

“Poppi did an art activity while we were shown around, and, from that moment, my opinion and world changed.

“Far from being dark and depressing, I realised the hospice was the most beautiful place, full of the warmest, most amazing people – people I respect so much.

“There was no pressure to do anything we didn’t want to do. No-one questioned or judged us or made us feel uncomfortable.

“Instead, the care team told us they were there to look after us.

She had a heart of gold and enjoyed life, despite the challenges she faced towards the end

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“It was all about us, ensuring we had maximum time to make precious memories, and their kindness and support was remarkable.”

Sadly, Poppi died in February 2024 after a 16-month battle with the disease.

Ian and Sam, who also have three older daughters, Sapphire, 27, Chrystal, 25, and Jasmin, 21, believe Poppi might have died before last February, had it not been for the exceptional care she received.

The family stayed at the hospice twice, including for end-of-life care, and attended other events, including EACH’s 2023 Christmas Winter Wonderland.

“It gave her the spirit to fight on, giving us extra time to create so many beautiful memories, like pieces of artwork and hand prints,” said Sam.

“No-one can take them away from us, and, for that, we’ll always be grateful.

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“The last couple of years have been truly dreadful, but it would have been so much worse without EACH. It’s unimaginable, and I don’t think we’d have coped.”

“Poppi was so funny, and everyone adored her,” said milkman Ian.

“She was a beautiful young girl with a fun, sometimes mischievous and sassy personality.

“She said it how it was, and it was tricky getting her to do things she didn’t want to do. However, she loved people and was so respectful of everyone she met.

“She had a heart of gold and enjoyed life, despite the challenges she faced towards the end.”

THE National Lottery has issued an urgent warning to anyone who purchased or was gifted a Christmas scratch card as players don’t have long to claim their festive cash.

The ‘Hampers & Cash’, ‘Countdown to Christmas’ and ‘Merry Money’ games are set to expire in just weeks.

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Players have 90 days from the game end-date to claim their prize, meaning they have just over 4 weeks to claim it.

The claim deadline for all Christmas scratch card prizes is close of business on Thursday, April 3.

Players are also reminded that there is a Christmas Bonus Draw worth €5,000 still up for grabs! Players can enter by scanning the QR code on the scratch card or by manually entering the access code on christmasbonus.lottery.ie.

Any entries received after 10am of 3 January 2025 will be added to the final draw, which will take place at 10am on Friday, April 4.

National Lottery spokesperson, Darragh O’Dwyer, said:
“Could there be a winning scratch card hiding in your Christmas decorations, tucked inside a greeting card, or buried in that festive clutter?

“If you received or purchased one of our Christmas scratch cards: ‘Hampers & Cash’, ‘Countdown to Christmas’, or ‘Merry Money’ – check them now, as you could be sitting on an incredible prize.

“The deadline to claim is 3rd April, so don’t miss out! For prizes above €15,000, players should contact our prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange collection at Lotto HQ.”

Meanwhile, a lucky player is €500,000 richer after matching all five numbers in Friday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw.

The punter purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw, from SuperValu New Ross, The Quays, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

The winning numbers in the EuroMillions Plus draw (Friday, 21st February) were: 15, 23, 26, 29 and 48.

And a Corkonian is also in high spirits this morning after bagging a life-enhancing prize of €213,502 in the EuroMillions main draw.

The player successfully matched 5 numbers and one lucky star on their Quick Pick ticket, purchased on Thursday from Texaco Service Station, Model Farm Road, Co. Cork.

The winning numbers in the main EuroMillions draw (Friday, 21st February) were: 1, 3, 11, 20, 43 and the two Lucky Stars were 2 and 11.

The National Lottery is urging all players in Wexford and Cork areas to check their tickets carefully and if you’re holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize.

Spokesperson for the National Lottery, Emma Monaghan said: “We’re over the moon to see two big wins from Wexford and Cork emerge from last night’s EuroMillions draw.

“It’s moments like these that remind us all of the excitement and possibility the games bring.

“So, to all our players, check your tickets very carefully – who knows, it could be you!”

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DOIREANN Garrihy has kicked off her brand new show on RTE 2FM today with an “Irish star” making a surprise appearance.

The popular presenter departed the 2FM Breakfast Show back in May after five years working on the radio programme.

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Today, just nine months and one wedding later, she has returned with her new show, 2FM Drive with Doireann Garrihy.

The 3pm to 6pm slot was previously hosted by The 2 Johnnies, who left the station in a shock departure last May.

Returning to the airwaves today for the first time on her new show, the 32-year-old exclaimed: “Oh my goodness, we’re live.”

As she began, a number of people in the 2FM studio began to cheer and clap for the radio star.

She continued: “It is Monday, February 24. It is 3:06pm, I may have rented a crowd. I may have asked them to give me a little clap in the background, because I was a tiny bit scared just to get up and running.

“But we have so much to get through on the show today until six o’clock. And actually, there’s one thing I’m really, really excited about.

“As a team, we put the feelers out there today to see if anyone in particular might want to maybe intro the show. And they asked a few Irish stars, and we couldn’t believe that we got a response from this person, in particular.

“Anyway, look, I’m just gonna hand it over to him.”

Doireann then proceeded to imitate Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty, wishing her well on her new show.

Mimicking the RTE TV host, she told listeners: “Folks, yes, I am delighted to be the chosen one to introduce the very first 2FM Drive show with Doireann Garrihy.

“Now you may remember last May, a sad day for 2FM when Doireann left the building, but hey presto, she only got as far as the car park where she did a few doughnuts, then a U-turn, and came right back in.

“During her time away, she rediscovered sleep, exercise and became the only person in Ireland to ever get married.

“How do you know Doireann Garrihy has done literally anything? She tells you about it. Which, now that I think about it, makes a great radio presenter.”

She added: “Now it’s been about 42 seconds since I took a breath, so I’m gonna hand you back to the woman herself before I collapse on to this flight. Have a good show.”

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Shifting it up a gear, Doireann then got ready to start her show with Chappell Roan’s Hot To Go.

Before coming back to the airwaves today, Doireann was a guest on last Friday’s Late Late Show.

Down comic Patrick was joined at the top of the show by Doireann where she reflected on her decision to return to RTE 2FM.

She said: “I had done four years of breakfast, ten years of kind of mad busyness, and I just needed a bit of a break, and so I took a leap of faith and took a break.

“I never could have anticipated how much I would miss it. I knew I would miss it. I just didn’t think I would miss it as much with the year as it was kind of planned out. I knew what I had coming up. I was obviously getting married.”

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