THE SUN shone down on the hundreds who attended a community vigil for boxer Lee Reeves in Limerick city on Friday night but dark clouds and rain would have reflected the sombre mood better.
The event, entitled Night of Hope for Lee, was organised by Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention. Lee is an ambassador for the charity and regularly goes out on patrol with volunteers along the banks of the Shannon.
The charity said Lee has spent years giving hope to others and “now, it’s our turn to give hope back”.
The popular 31-year-old fighter from Roxboro remains in Beaumont hospital after suffering a heavy knockout during his bout against Gary Cully at Dublin’s 3Arena on Saturday, August 1.
He has undergone surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma to allow him to heal.
Prayers were said and candles lit at the vigil in Harvey’s Quary for his full recovery.
Lee is known far and wide for his kindness and support of important causes, one of which is Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention. Over €100,000 has been raised for Lee and his family from a GoFundMe page.
5. Part of the large attendance at the community vigil
6. Lee Reeves' grandmother Annette , Garryowen and his aunt Marie Reece-Galvin, Adare
7. Diarmaid Hanley, Cappamore and Dawid Rosa, Castletroy
