Ahead of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15th February, national children’s cancer charity Childhood Cancer Ireland has announced a new series of workshops to help parents to overcome the trauma of a childhood cancer diagnosis. Approximately 353...
Are you interested in attending the SIOP Europe Conference?
SIOP Europe is the European Society for Paediatric Oncology. Their annual meeting / conference is aimed at a wide variety of stakeholders involved in the treatment and lives of children, adolescents and young adults with cancer. This meeting run in...
Ireland West Airport staff raise €42,500 for three Irish charities in 2022
Childhood Cancer Ireland was delighted to accept a cheque from our charity partners Ireland West Airport, alongside the two other staff-nominated charities - Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and The Sensational Kids Charity. Ireland West Airport staff raised...
Lanesboro pair ‘Chasing the Bell’ in extreme triathlon to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Ireland
Cian Crosbie is no stranger to Ironman triathlon, having completed three full distance events in the last 14 months. However, on 4th December, he takes on his toughest challenge yet as he undertakes the Patagonman Xtreme Triathlon to raise funds for...
Webinar: The Right Fit – Alternative Pathways to Further and Higher Education
Date: Tuesday 6th December at 7pm On this webinar we will explore the different educational routes available to childhood cancer survivors, providing a variety of options for young people to consider as they start to think about their lives beyond...
Conversation and connection are powerful tools in the fight against childhood cancer
Gold Ribbon Conversations, a podcast that uses the power of conversation to explore and increase awareness of childhood cancer, launches its third season today. Five new episodes delve into the experiences of families during diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and...
Parent support required by Childhood Cancer International Europe
Childhood Cancer International Europe are currently supporting a project on oral maintenance treatments being run by the pharmaceutical company Servier. CCI Europe believe the outcomes can be beneficial for our community and are looking for parents and patients who...
Childhood Cancer Ireland awarded €28,000 from the 2022 AIB Community €1 Million Fund
The annual AIB Community €1 Million Fund, which launched earlier this year, will see over 70 local charities receive funding as part of the initiative with Childhood Cancer Ireland being chosen as one. Having been nominated by AIB customers and the public,...
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Childhood Cancer Ireland is the national charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer and survivors. Our vision is a future in which the voice of the lived experience of young people with cancer, survivors andtheir families is heard and...
CAYAS conference returns during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September
On average over 350 children, adolescents, and young adults (aged 0 – 24 years) are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland every year. While it is estimated that there are over 6,000 adult survivors of childhood cancer living in Ireland today, childhood cancer...