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
Malahide Lions Club Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings
Malahide Lions Club Art Exhibition and Sale of Paintings Lions Clubs of Ireland have recently launched a partnership with Childhood Cancer Ireland who support hundreds of families affected by childhood cancer. All funds raised will be used to ease the...
Board Positions
We currently have a number of positions available on the Board of Directors of Childhood Cancer Ireland. Expert Director (lived experience) Fundraising/Communications Director Marketing, PR, Communications Director How to apply To apply for or express...
Riverdance Charity Partners!
Riverdance announces Childhood Cancer Ireland as charity partner for summer run Riverdance is back at the Gaiety Theatre starting their summer run there tomorrow evening. Each year the smash hit show partners with a charity for its summer run. Today it...
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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
Sibling grief - are they ok?
Our grief process can be very individual, feeling and looking very different and changing over time.
Grief at each developmental stage and sibling grief have their own nuances. Are they ok? Many parents seek reassurance around how their child/children are navigating grief.Join us on Tuesday 12th November at 7.30pm as explore how sibling grief can present, share strategies to help them understand their grief and signpost to local services in your community.
This webinar is hosted by our Principal Clinical Psychologist Dr Mairead Brennan, with time for questions and answers. Please register in advance to attend this session.
12 Nov 2024
As a parent and survivor-led organisation, we know that everything doesn’t just go back to normal when treatment ends. You may be feeling ‘stuck’ and unsure of what’s normal. In our parent workshops, we will explore how those months and years of operating on high alert have impacted us in different ways and how we move forward. We will provide some practical strategies that you can put in place to help you as an individual, a parent and a partner/friend. We are delighted to be joined by Dr Mairead Brennan and Debbie Cullinane, both of whom have a wealth of knowledge and experience of working with adults and children impacted by childhood cancer. Our Dublin workshop will take place on Saturday 16th November from 10am to 4pm in the Croke Park Hotel. More information and registration
16 Nov 2024