Our History
Founded to represent the interests of children and their families
Childhood Cancer Ireland was founded in 2013 by parents and family members of children with cancer at a time when there were few supports available outside of the hospital and little visibility of childhood cancer. It started with the first all-island Light It Up Gold campaign during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September of the same year.
The success of that campaign led to the founding of the charity, which received charitable status in 2014. The founding members were driven by a deep sense of purpose and a shared commitment to representing the interests of children and families affected by childhood cancer. Their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication laid the foundation for what Childhood Cancer Ireland has become today.
In 2022, Cancare4living (a charity advocating for improved healthcare, support services, and policies for survivors of Children, Adolescent and Young Adult’s cancer) combined forces with Childhood Cancer Foundation to become Childhood Cancer Ireland.
The contribution of all associated with Childhood Cancer Ireland is deeply appreciated, and their unwavering dedication has played an instrumental role in shaping the organisation’s growth and impact.
Today, Childhood Cancer Ireland continues to be led by a majority of parents and survivors, as we support children and young people with cancer, survivors and their families from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and recovery and into survivorship or bereavement.