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WATCH: Donegal Relay For Life over the years - were you there?

This weekend should have marked the countdown to Donegal Relay For Life, a huge fundraiser that is also a deeply important event for people affected by cancer. Sadly, this is one of the many events to be impacted by Covid-19. But there is a way to ...

17 May 2020 at 13:21

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Relay For Life Donegal goes virtual for 2021 and team registration is now open

Relay For Life is going virtual for 2021 and team registration is now open. A massive fundraiser for cancer services and research, Relay For Life is also an important event in the calendar for those affected by cancer. Relay For Life Donegal ...

24 Feb 2021 at 14:05

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Free Relay For Life 2021 concert this Saturday night

As part of the Relay For Life 2021's weekend activities, Relay’s patron Daniel O’Donnell kindly agreed to host a free concert on Saturday night incorporating into it the highly popular Luminaria ceremony. This ceremony would ordinarily take ...

03 Jun 2021 at 14:45

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National: 'It was so stressful' - cancer patient on being clamped while having treatment

A PE teacher who was diagnosed with breast cancer had her car clamped while undergoing treatment, and says that hospital parking alone cost her €1,000 while undergoing treatment. Tara Doonan, from Killeshandra, Co Cavan recalled that she ...

19 Apr 2024 at 10:53

Local News

Irish Cancer Society invites Donegal people to take part in survey about impact of cancer

The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) is inviting people to take part in a survey to help the organisation understand the experience of people affected by cancer when accessing financial services/products. The ICS plans to use the aggregated ...

23 Jun 2021 at 13:43

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New Donegal research project to investigate how cancer survivors can live healthier, happier lives

A new Donegal-based research project focusing on the wellbeing of cancer survivors is to be launched this week. Funded by the Irish Cancer Society with support from Relay for Life Donegal, new research into issues around cancer ...

30 Jan 2017 at 15:57

Local News

WATCH: Powerful new campaign shows the real life-impact of cancer during the pandemic

The Irish Cancer Society has released a powerful advertising campaign to show support and solidarity with anyone affected by cancer. Cancer patients and survivors of all ages appear in the moving advert to show the real-life ...

28 Feb 2021 at 16:33

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Advice for cancer patients as Covid-19 and other viruses are on the increase

With Covid-19, flu and other winter viruses on the rise, people in cancer treatment may need to take extra steps to keep themselves healthy. According to the Irish Cancer Society’s website cancer.ie: “When you are in cancer ...

06 Jan 2023 at 19:45

Local News

Bobby Kerr urges companies big and small in Co Donegal to back Daffodil Day

Companies big and small in Co Donegal are being urged by leading businessman Bobby Kerr to play their part in supporting people affected by cancer. The Newstalk broadcaster, who was diagnosed with head, neck and mouth ...

27 Feb 2020 at 14:00

Local News

Irish Cancer Society urges Donegal public to be ‘Skin Smart’

A third of Irish people are ‘not at all worried’ about skin cancer, worrying new research has revealed. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and claims over 230 lives each year. Meanwhile, a ...

07 Jun 2021 at 14:03

Donegal Life

Finding inspiration and motivation from unexpected sources during month long challenge

Earlier this year when the Irish Cancer Society announced that they were looking for people to sign up for their Marathon in a Month in June, I knew it was for me. It is highly unlikely that I will ever ...

24 Jun 2020 at 15:17

Local News

Cancer sufferers in Donegal urged to reach out for help

The Irish Cancer Society is encouraging anyone affected by cancer in Donegal and who is in need of free counselling support to reach out for help. The charity is doubling its funding for the service to ...

17 Jul 2021 at 14:00

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