Who Is

Childhood
Cancer Ireland

As a parent and survivor-led charity, we understand how this diagnosis pulls the rug from under the entire family without warning. When that happens, Childhood Cancer Ireland is there, giving families the strength and support they need every step of the way.

Events

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Join us for a Family Fun Day at Lough Boora Discovery Park  Join Childhood Cancer Ireland for a special Family...

Every year, we gather for a very special walk, filled with love, remembrance, and light. Families whose children are in...

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Highlighting the lived experience of patients, families and survivors We are delighted to announce that our 6th Annual CAYAS (Childhood,...

Childhood Cancer Ireland brings parents together to connect and learn, alongside our experts as we explore shared experiences and ways...

News

Graphic of a ribbon with the text Nominate Your Unsung Hero in Healthcare
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Nominate Your Unsung Hero in Healthcare

This September, as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on the unsung heroes in healthcare who support children, young people and their families through every stage of their cancer journey – from diagnosis and

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New dedicated space for teen cancer patients in Wexford General Hospital 

A newly refurbished room designed especially for teenagers with cancer has been unveiled in Wexford General Hospital, funded by national charity Childhood Cancer Ireland, with support from local groups and community fundraising efforts.   The room on Gabriel’s Ward, the hospital’s paediatric ward, has been carefully designed to create a

Poster for Connecting Champions featuring two young people and the text: what are you passionate about?
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Introducing Connecting Champions!

Connecting Champions is a new programme from Childhood Cancer Ireland that brings young people who have or had cancer together with a mentor who shares their passions, whether that’s sport, music, art, beauty or something else entirely. It’s not about