The city of Cork is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Jenny Murphy, a courageous young woman whose decade-long battle with a rare cancer and tireless fundraising efforts touched lives far beyond her community.

Murphy, who had been fighting leiomyosarcoma since her early twenties, became a beacon of hope and resilience after sharing her journey publicly to raise awareness and support for Sarcoma UK. Through her openness and determination, she raised nearly €40,000 in donations, offering both financial support and comfort to others facing similar diagnoses.

Diagnosed shortly after completing university, Murphy once described the shock and fear that came with hearing she had a rare form of cancer. Despite the uncertainty and the physical toll of treatments and surgeries, she chose to turn her pain into purpose, using her platform to encourage others and advocate for greater awareness of sarcoma.

Friends and supporters recall her as remarkably brave, compassionate, and uplifting — someone who continued to inspire even in the face of unimaginable challenges. Messages of grief and gratitude have poured in from across Ireland and the UK, many from people who said her story gave them strength during their own battles.

Jenny Murphy’s legacy lives on in the awareness she raised, the funds she secured for research, and the countless people she encouraged to remain hopeful. She is being remembered not only for her courage in fighting cancer, but for the kindness and determination that defined her life.