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
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
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
14 Jun 2025
Are you brave enough?
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The minimum fundraising target for this event is €250.
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A €30 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
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You must be over the age of 14 to take part.
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If you are over the age of 65, you must seek the advice of your GP before taking part.
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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.
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The weight limit is 120kg.
06 Sep 2025