Gold Ribbon Heroes
We are delighted to honour the experiences of children, adolescents and young adults with cancer and their families.
Our Gold Ribbon Heroes are not only children and young people with cancer, but also those around them who have gone above and beyond to make life easier along the way. And of course, not forgetting our Super Sibs who are there for every step of the journey.
Mia Keogh
When I was 14 years old, I was just a normal kid in 3rd year always staying up too late,...
Ella Farrell
When I was 20, I was diagnosed with medulloblastoma brain cancer. I was in my final year of college and...
Millie Mai Mangan
Millie Mai’s Story By her mum Susan I’m happy to share our story because I know when you’re in this...
Marlie Meehan
Marlie’s Story By her mum Jenny Previous to her diagnosis, Marlie was super healthy, really energetic, so bubbly and she...
Clodagh Gordon
By her Mum Eimear Hardiman Clodagh was born in Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia in February 2016, where myself and my...
Rachel McGovern
By her Mum Geraldine My daughter Rachel was in Junior Infants in June 2022 when she had routine vision and...
Jimmie Quail
By his Mam Louise In March 2019, my son Jimmie, who was three at the time, was diagnosed with a...
Tessa Garry
By her Dad Mark Tessa was born in 2017, the youngest of four, and she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma 14...
Patrick O’Neill
By his Mum Eavann A month before his 4th birthday, Patrick was very pale and tired. He had bruising and...