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Peter Mulholland's cancer battle

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According to @rugbyleaguecoach on Instagram and Facebook and Fiji NSW Cup Rugby League on Facebook, Canberra Raiders recruitment manager Peter Mulholland has been diagnosed with AITL, a rare form of Lymphoma... and will have a second bout of chemotherapy next week. He has registered for the Leukemia Foundation 'World's Greatest Shave' for a cure and will be seeking sponsorship from next week.

Peter is a very good bloke... and always has time for a chat with fans. I really wish him well in battling this illness.
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Wish him all the best.

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Poor guy.
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Grim stuff. All the best to him and his family in dealing with this.
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We've all heard some pretty grim stuff on here the last few days..

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Terrible news.
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That's terrible news! All the best to Peter and his family.
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All the best for the fight Peter. Agree with GE, Peter is a really genuine rugby league guy.
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I hope the chemo treatment is effective for him. Best wishes for a successful outcome Peter.
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All the best, Peter. I wish you a successful treatment and full recovery.

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I hope there's some kind of way the fans can support him - that the club might be running.
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I agree.



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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.

If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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Peter Mulholland is raising funds through the World's Greatest Shave:

"I'm a cancer patient and I’m I'm taking part in the World's Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation.

I ask the Rugby League Community to get behind this great cause.

Please sponsor me to give families facing blood cancer the emotional and practical support they need. You'll also fund vital research to help more people survive blood cancers, while improving their quality of life.

Every day another 35 Australians are diagnosed with a blood cancer. That's one Aussie every 41 minutes. Although research is improving survival, sadly an Australian loses their life to blood cancer every two hours."

To sponsor him, click here:

https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org. ... kb_nmza_YQ
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Rugby league rallies to help one of game’s genuine good guys, Canberra Raiders recruitment guru, Peter “Skull” Mulholland

The 65-year-old Canberra recruitment chief, Peter Mulholland, has dropped 16 kilos since he struggled to walk up his driveway last July, before ultimately being diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in January.

And all that goodwill he handed out is now coming back through messages of support after he joined the World’s Greatest Shave this week to raise money for Blood Cancer.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 6adb803d1f
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I wish him a successful treatment and recovery.

I've followed his career since he was the St Gregory's HS coach and was pleased when he joined the Raiders.
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Hope he finds his silver bullet, wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.
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Canberra Raiders family helping their own in time of need

As two of their own face tough times, the Raiders' hearts are bleeding lime green and reaching out to offer a helping hand where they can. At the moment that means helping Quentin Pongia and Peter Mulholland, who are each facing cancer battles.

“Don Furner and Ricky, the whole staff there, have been absolutely unbelievable," Mulholland said. "It's the most compassionate and caring place I've ever worked at.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 5145y.html
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What keeps Canberra Raiders’ recruitment guru Peter Mulholland positive as he battles cancer
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Canberra Raiders recruitment manager Peter Mulholland is positive about virtually everything, which is no mean feat when you consider he is battling a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

“I’m enjoying life. It’s an appreciation of my family that has been an unbelievable experience.”

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keep fighting the good fight Peter
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NRL’s most uplifting story involves a master scout’s cancer battle and the life lesson you need to hear

Everyone in rugby league knows Pete Mulholland. A mentor to three generations of football players, Mulholland has been fighting a rare form of cancer for more than 18 months now.

“The Raiders keep me alive, I wasn’t going to miss going to Perth for the Nines,” Mulholland jokes. “There’s no point sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. You’ve got to live your life. It’s just your lot.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 1df3c445f8
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I never fail to be impressed by Peter Mulholland. He's a good bloke no doubt.
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All the very best for a successful treatment program Peter. Lots of Raider fans in your corner.
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I think we can all learn a lot from Peter

Players included, I loved the idea of teaching the boys there isnt al ways a mattress there for a soft landing
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greeneyed wrote: March 15, 2019, 6:59 pm Canberra Raiders family helping their own in time of need

As two of their own face tough times, the Raiders' hearts are bleeding lime green and reaching out to offer a helping hand where they can. At the moment that means helping Quentin Pongia and Peter Mulholland, who are each facing cancer battles.
Can’t click on the article so not sure how old this article is. But the CT do know that Quentin is no longer with us don’t they?
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That is one of the best articles I've ever read. It's not hard to love the man for all he has done, and is loved by all that have worked with him. A legend.
And I wish him all the best and hope he can beat it somehow.
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Peter wrote: February 16, 2020, 7:24 pm
greeneyed wrote: March 15, 2019, 6:59 pm Canberra Raiders family helping their own in time of need

As two of their own face tough times, the Raiders' hearts are bleeding lime green and reaching out to offer a helping hand where they can. At the moment that means helping Quentin Pongia and Peter Mulholland, who are each facing cancer battles.
Can’t click on the article so not sure how old this article is. But the CT do know that Quentin is no longer with us don’t they?
It was a story from March last year Peter. I brought back the original thread.
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Stay strong Peter
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greeneyed wrote: February 16, 2020, 2:21 pm NRL’s most uplifting story involves a master scout’s cancer battle and the life lesson you need to hear

Everyone in rugby league knows Pete Mulholland. A mentor to three generations of football players, Mulholland has been fighting a rare form of cancer for more than 18 months now.

“The Raiders keep me alive, I wasn’t going to miss going to Perth for the Nines,” Mulholland jokes. “There’s no point sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. You’ve got to live your life. It’s just your lot.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 1df3c445f8
Excellent article. Mulholland sound like a quality bloke.
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greeneyed wrote: February 16, 2020, 7:46 pm
Peter wrote: February 16, 2020, 7:24 pm
greeneyed wrote: March 15, 2019, 6:59 pm Canberra Raiders family helping their own in time of need

As two of their own face tough times, the Raiders' hearts are bleeding lime green and reaching out to offer a helping hand where they can. At the moment that means helping Quentin Pongia and Peter Mulholland, who are each facing cancer battles.
Can’t click on the article so not sure how old this article is. But the CT do know that Quentin is no longer with us don’t they?
It was a story from March last year Peter. I brought back the original thread.
Ah yes didn’t notice that.
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Canberra Raiders recruitment boss Peter Mulholland in remission

It's a good word, remission. Canberra Raiders recruitment guru Peter Mulholland was at his understated best talking about the good news in his battle with cancer.

"They've said I'm into remission which is great news," Mulholland said. "It's just a judgment. I've got to go back in in July for a PET scan and see how it's all going then. It's a good start. It's a nice word remission."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
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Hope you get better, Peter
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Great news!! Fingers crossed it's really in remission.
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Peter Mulholland cancer fight

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Not sure if it mentioned in another thread but this deserves its own thread.

Paul Crawley in the Daily Telegraph today reported that sadly our recruitment manager Peter Mulholland is again battling cancer. He went through chemotherapy last year and for a while there looked in a bad way but got through it and by Grand Final day was in great shape. He is acknowledged by all as one of the great rugby league people.

It looked like he might have beaten it but sadly like many cancer victims he is in the fight again.

It stated in the article that he wanted to continue to focus on work and not have people make a big fuss.

However, I know he sometimes reads this forum, so I just wanted to say, we are all behind you in this fight Pete, we know you can beat this again.
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He is one of the best, raiders are blessed to have him

Hope he knows every single raiders fan is sending all their positivity to him and hope he wins the battle

I'm sure and hope even with the bubble the raiders family is doing all they can for him and his family

By the way everyone should watch the video that's on the raiders website from lock down time thats an interview with Peter
Very insightful but also when he talks about his cancer very inspiring and what a brilliant man
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cat wrote: July 9, 2020, 10:39 pm He is one of the best, raiders are blessed to have him

Hope he knows every single raiders fan is sending all their positivity to him and hope he wins the battle

I'm sure and hope even with the bubble the raiders family is doing all they can for him and his family

By the way everyone should watch the video that's on the raiders website from lock down time thats an interview with Peter
Very insightful but also when he talks about his cancer very inspiring and what a brilliant man
Well said Cat.
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