This cliff abseil will test your courage like never before!

Are you brave enough to take on the Dalkey Quarry Abseil? Join us on 6th Sep 2025

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Join us as we #GoGold for childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer.

Help Ireland’s bravest fighters through their toughest round yet

Childhood Cancer Ireland is here to help children, adolescents, young adults and their families at every step on the childhood cancer journey – from diagnosis and through treatment, through survivorship and into adulthood.

This September, creches and schools have a golden opportunity to make a real difference. 

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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.

 

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services & information for…

Parents and Carers

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

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. 

Adults

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

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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

Introduction to Coffee Barista Course
Childhood Cancer Ireland is delighted to offer young people who have / had cancer the opportunity to complete a certified Barista course (Introduction to Barista) with our charity partners Coffee Perfection.
This course is designed to give you the essential barista skills you need to get started on your new exciting career in the coffee world.
What to expect
  • An introduction to the espresso machine and coffee grinder.
  • Basic understanding of the skills to set your grinder and dose correctly.
  • How to make the perfect espresso
  • Learn how to get the perfect milk texture for Cappuccino, Latte and Flat White
  • Chocolate Drinks
  • Basic daily care and cleaning of equipment.
When and where
  • Monday 28th July
  • Inis Aoibhinn on the grounds of Galway University Hospital
  • 9.00am – 11.00am
  • Suitable for young people who have / had cancer age 15+
  • Free course

28 Jul 2025

This cliff abseil will test your courage like never before! On Saturday 6th September 2025, our team will abseil down this vertical cliff to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Ireland. Dalkey Quarry offers a thrilling descent with breathtaking views over Dublin Bay and the sea. The initial drop is always the most daunting, but you’ll have an expert team on hand to guide you through it.

Are you brave enough?

Are you brave enough to abseil down a high vertical cliff?
 
Terms and conditions:
  • The minimum fundraising target for this event is €250.
  • A €30 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
  • You must be over the age of 14 to take part.
  • If you are over the age of 65, you must seek the advice of your GP before taking part.
  • Fitness is not very important but agility/mobility is important. If you have mobility issues, please let us know. If you have had recent surgery, are or could be pregnant or you have back pain or other medical/mobility issues, you must seek your GP’s advice before partaking in this event.
  • The weight limit is 120kg.
To book your place, please complete this form.

06 Sep 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. Childhood Cancer Ireland and CanTeen Ireland are dedicated to creating and hosting an event that highlights the lived experience of parents, families, patients, and survivors by providing them with a platform to collaborate and connect with medical experts, healthcare researchers, and others. More information coming soon but for now you can register your interest to be kept up to date. Register your interest in CAYAS 2025  

11 Oct 2025

Childhood Cancer Ireland brings parents together to connect and learn, alongside our experts as we explore shared experiences and ways to strengthen families after childhood or adolescent cancer.   Putting the pieces back together  Receiving a diagnosis of childhood, adolescent or young adult cancer pulls the rug from under the entire family without warning. This new world, with its own language and treatment schedule, keeps you so busy that you often don’t have time to breathe until treatment is over.   Where do we go from here? How do we put the pieces back together?  The parents are the foundations of the family, so we know that looking after you is the first step in looking after your family.   Taking steps forward  This free, one-day workshop is an opportunity to connect with other parents with a shared experience. You will also learn practical strategies from our experts and hear from a parent peer supporter, as we focus on parenting at different stages and self care, supporting you as you navigate this next phase in your family’s experience of childhood cancer.   2025 workshops:

  • Dublin, Sat 14th June
  • Cork, Sat 18th October
Workshops are free, with lunch and refreshments provided. Find out more about the day and how to register. 

18 Oct 2025
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