Ronan Izmir receiving a kiss from Michael Sigalas after his Ballarat Cup victory.

RONAN IZMIR PROVIDES INSPIRATION THROUGH CANCER BATTLE

Michael Sigalas has been in greyhound racing since 1977 and this year has been one of the toughest of his life. Suffering from cancer, Sigalas has undergone chemotherapy, surgery and been in intensive care weeks at a time but he has one special factor that has provided happiness throughout his battle.

Ronan Izmir is that shining light. He was bought by Sigalas and daughter-in-law Sally Burns (married to Michael