2nd September 2022 September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer includes children, adolescents and young adults aged 0 – 24 years in Ireland. Childhood cancer is increasing by 1-2% annually. 7 children, adolescents...
Top 5 tips for starting secondary school
Starting secondary school is a big move for any child (and parent!), but particularly so for a young person who is affected by childhood cancer. Your child may be a survivor but experiencing long term or late effects from their treatment that could have...
Portwest Runway Fun Run at Ireland West Airport
Childhood Cancer Ireland is delighted to have been selected as one of Ireland West Airport’s charity partners for 2022, alongside The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Sensational Kids. With the removal of Covid-19 restrictions, Ireland West Airport...
Childhood cancer charities join to create stronger voice for children and young people affected by childhood cancer and survivors
National charity Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland is to be joined by CanCare4Living, a charity for survivors of childhood cancer, under the new name Childhood Cancer Ireland. Together, the two organisations will continue to represent the voice of...
Ireland West Airport Bumper Summer Charity Draw
Ireland West Airport Bumper Summer Charity Draw We are delighted to be partnering with Ireland West Airport for a Bumper Summer Charity Draw with a chance to win some fantastic prizes! Prizes included a signed Katie Taylor Framed picture and Boxing...
2nd Annual CAYAS Conference – Registration Open!
Join us on Saturday 24th September for the 2nd Annual CAYAS Conference All those impacted by, or with an interest in Childhood, Adolescent & Young Adult cancers and Survivorship (CAYAS) are welcome. At the conference we'll hear from: Those with lived...
Adam’s Fun Run Raises Funds for Childhood Cancer
This May Bank Holiday, join Adam Reddington from Fuerty, Co. Roscommon, on a 10k or 5k fun run to raise funds for two childhood cancer charities – Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland and Aoibheann’s Pink Tie. Adam, age 13, has himself experienced...
Portwest Runway Fun Run at Ireland West Airport
Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland is delighted to have been selected as one of Ireland West Airport’s charity partners for 2022, alongside The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Sensational Kids. With the removal of Covid-19 restrictions, Ireland...
Webinar: Supporting your child’s transition to secondary school
Moving from primary to secondary school is a huge transition for any young person... and their parents! For children who are living with or beyond childhood cancer, who may be dealing with long-term or late effects, this change can be particularly...
Ukrainian Childhood Cancer Community
Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland, as a member of Childhood Cancer International, have been liaising with CHI at Crumlin and other organisations so that we can communicate the most up to date information o nefforts to help families of our childhood...