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...
Light It Up Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September
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...
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...