Because our children are more precious than Gold
Our Mission
Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer.
Our mission is to achieve health justice for all children diagnosed with cancer in Ireland.
We want to ensure that more children survive childhood cancer and thrive as adults through early diagnosis, access to less toxic treatments and a holistic approach to support for survivors and their families, who are dealing with the long-term effects.
We provide dedicated support
services & information for…
Parents
If your child has recently been diagnosed with cancer, we understand the fear and powerlessness you are feeling. We have been where you are now, and we know that you are looking for useful information, but we also know that too much information can be overwhelming.
Young People
Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) have very specific concerns when they are diagnosed with cancer.
This is a time when you want to meet others and form close relationships. It’s a time when you want to focus on school, careers or starting families.
Survivors
Leaving treatment is a time to celebrate but can also be an anxious time for patients and parents.
Living with childhood cancer is all-consuming – so what now? How do you go forward in this new life as a survivor?
“Supporting Ireland’s fight against childhood cancer”
6 children every week are diagnosed with cancer
Latest News
3-Year Strategic Plan
Childhood Cancer Ireland's new three-year strategic plan outlines our vision and goals for the future. Our strategic plan is built upon our core values of empathy, empowerment, life-long supports and collaboration. Over the next three years, we are...
International Childhood Cancer Day
Lord Mayor of Dublin hosts childhood cancer families on International Childhood Cancer Day Children with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer attended a special afternoon tea at the Mansion House today, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain to...
CAYAS Conference 2025
We are delighted to announce that our 5th Annual CAYAS (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers & Survivorship) Conference will take place on Saturday 11th October in Croke Park Stadium, hosted by Childhood Cancer Ireland and CanTeen Ireland....
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Who We Are
A helping hand is most appreciated
Your generosity has the power to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and their families.
We help ease the burden of diagnosis and treatment on children and their families by providing practical and emotional supports for families at a very difficult time.
Upcoming Events
This webinar series is aimed at parents of children / adolescents who are currently in treatment. This series will support you as you navigate this stage with your family.
Self care in treatment
Thursday 8th May at 10am This webinar is designed for parents and caregivers of children/adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. You may be encouraged by everyone to ‘look after yourself’ during treatment but what does that mean and how do you find time when you are juggling the care of your child and possibly siblings. Topics will include basic self-care tips such as sleep, diet, movement and managing worry and anxiety with a focus on simple strategies that may be achievable. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.Communication in treatment
Thursday 12th June at 10am This webinar focuses on communicating with your family, community and medical team. It can feel like you are learning a new medical language at a stressful time and getting to know your medical team. Within their own personal supports, parents often share that they are learning to ask for help and are both unsure on what to ask for and how best to ask. As well as unsure on how to communicate the diagnosis and treatment with their child and siblings. This webinar will be co-facilitated by Ciara Kennedy, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CHI Crumlin and Dr Mairead Brennan, Childhood Cancer Ireland Director of Psychosocial services, who will share tips and phrases that may help you across your personal and professional supports. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.Register
Register here for one or more of these webinars.
08 May 2025 
Join our Hell & Back team on Saturday 7th June 2025!
Hell & Back is Ireland’s toughest endurance challenge – it will push your limits like never before.
Set in the stunning Killruddery Estate, the course combines brutal man-made obstacles with Killruddery’s rugged natural terrain – featuring lakes, mountains, bogs and forests – for a challenge unlike any other! Tackle some of Hell & Back’s most infamous obstacles, including Splash Zone, Hell on Earth, Heartbreak Ridge and Valley of Pain, as seen on Ireland’s Fittest Family TV Show!
This epic event takes place on Saturday 7th June. Get ready to face an 8km adrenaline-fuelled course that will test your strength, resilience and teamwork!
Join on your own or in a group – either way you will join Team Childhood Cancer Ireland on the day.
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The minimum fundraising target for this event is €300.
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A €30 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
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Suitable for ages 16+, accompanied by an adult.
Register
Click here to sign up for our Hell & Back Challenge.
07 Jun 2025 
This webinar series is aimed at parents of children / adolescents who are currently in treatment. This series will support you as you navigate this stage with your family.
Communication in treatment
Thursday 12th June at 10am This webinar focuses on communicating with your family, community and medical team. It can feel like you are learning a new medical language at a stressful time and getting to know your medical team. Within their own personal supports, parents often share that they are learning to ask for help and are both unsure on what to ask for and how best to ask. As well as unsure on how to communicate the diagnosis and treatment with their child and siblings. This webinar will be co-facilitated by Ciara Kennedy, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CHI Crumlin and Dr Mairead Brennan, Childhood Cancer Ireland Director of Psychosocial services, who will share tips and phrases that may help you across your personal and professional supports. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.Register
Register here for one or more of these webinars.
12 Jun 2025 
Putting the pieces back together: understanding the experience and taking steps forward - our parent workshop is led by experts - Clinical Psychologist Mairead Brennan and Play Therapist and Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Debbie Cullinane. The experience of receiving a childhood diagnosis, treatment and recovery can often feel like a very lonely one. It can be very helpful to be with other parents who understand and share some of your experiences and feelings. If you've been stuck in ‘doing’ mode you might be running on empty, stuck in a constant alert and vigilant state. We'll share simple strategies that are known to help and learn how to move forward. 2025 workshops:
- Dublin, Sat 14th June
- Cork, Sat 18th October
14 Jun 2025 