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

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.

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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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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.

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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. 

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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?

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6 children every week are diagnosed with cancer

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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...

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Riverdance Charity Partners!

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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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.

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Upcoming Events

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Educational Webinar Series: Understanding the DARE application

DARE stands for Disability Access Route to Education. The scheme offers reduced points places to school leavers who, as a result of having a disability or significant illness (like childhood or adolescent cancer), have experienced additional educational challenges in second level.
Our educational webinar series will explore the DARE application process, the CAO application form and the CAO change of mind process, as well as supports that are available in third level.
1. Understanding the DARE application: Thursday 5th December 2024 at 7.30pm
2. Completing the CAO: Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 7.300pm.
3. CAO change of mind and supports in 3rd level: Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 7.30pm.
In the first of our webinar series, we are joined by Ann Marie Curran , Disability Outreach Officer, University of Galway. Ann Marie will discuss the DARE entry route into third level education for students following a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
She will outline how to complete the DARE application, including necessary documentation required, deadlines and completing your personal statement.
We will also explore the supports available in 3rd level.
This webinar is of interest to parents and students who are in senior cycle, including 5th and 6th year.

05 Dec 2024
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Family Fun Day with Hugo Keenan

Childhood Cancer Ireland ambassador Hugo Keenan - Irish International and Leinster Rugby player - will host a family fun day for families impacted by childhood, adolescent and young adult cancer early next year. Hugo hopes to bring along some friends and team mates for what's always a great day for young and old!
The day is open to all families affected by childhood cancer - to children and young people in treatment, survivors and families who have been bereaved who would like to bring siblings along. It's a great opportunity to connect with other families, as well as a fun day out.
Date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Time: 11am - 3pm Location: UCD Rugby Club
If your family would like to join us, please register here.

05 Jan 2025
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Educational Webinar Series: Completing the CAO

DARE stands for Disability Access Route to Education. The scheme offers reduced points places to school leavers who, as a result of having a disability or significant illness (like childhood or adolescent cancer), have experienced additional educational challenges in second level.
Our educational webinar series will explore the DARE application process, the CAO application form and the CAO change of mind process, as well as supports that are available in third level.
2. Completing the CAO: Tuesday 14th January 2025 at 7.300pm.
3. CAO change of mind and supports in 3rd level: Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 7.30pm.
In the second of our webinar series, we are once again joined by Ann Marie Curran , Disability Outreach Officer, University of Galway. Ann Marie will talk us through completing the CAO form, ahead of the Feb 1st CAO.
Ann Marie will guide you through the application process, share important dates and answer any questions you may have.
This webinar is of interest to parents and students who are in senior cycle, including 5th and 6th year.

14 Jan 2025
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Parent Workshop: Athlone

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: 

  • Athlone, Sat 25th January
  • Kilkenny, Sat 8th March
  • 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. 

25 Jan 2025
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