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Thompson: My heart is filled with gratitude

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Former Manchester United youth-team player Joe Thompson says his heart is filled with gratitude following a huge response to the news of his ill health.

In an emotional interview that aired last Friday morning, the MUTV pundit revealed he has cancer for a third time and is currently undergoing treatment.

A proud husband and father, 35-year-old Joe is aiming to raise £250,000 to cover the costs of his ongoing treatment and to potentially discover the root cause of his recurring illness.

In case you missed it, we invite you to watch the interview in full here…

Thompson's message after cancer diagnosis Video

Thompson's message after cancer diagnosis

WE ARE ALL WITH YOU, JOE

During his candid interview with Zarah Connolly, Academy alumni Joe admits he is reaching out for help in his time of need.