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Sandra Quinn, 23 Aug
ON SEPTEMBER 7, Limerick people are being asked to rally the troops to
support the 24-hour Relay for Life Limerick in Croagh GAA Club.
The event will support those currently availing of the services of the
Irish Cancer Society, by contributing to funding for research, as well
as remembering those who have been lost to cancer.
Participants will team up and take it in turns to walk through the day
and night and the event will feature music and entertainment
throughout.
The family friendly event will also feature a Candle of Hope ceremony
to remember those who had cancer and are no longer with us.
Relay for Life Limerick in Croagh will start at 1pm on September 7 and
run for 24 hours, with people constantly on the move throughout the
fundraiser.
Nicola Hogan from Rathkeale Co. Limerick said: “In March 2021, we lost
my brother’s fiancé to cancer. I saw first-hand the challenges she
faced, from treatments to the emotional toll of a diagnosis. I also saw
the impact losing her had on loved ones, and the support that is
needed.
“I first got involved in the Irish Cancer Society Relay for Life
because I wanted to support a cause that had touched my own life so
dramatically.”
Rosemary Simmons, Director of Fundraising and Marketing at the Irish
Cancer Society, said: “The people of Limerick have enthusiastically
supported Relay for Life, and in doing so have generously supported the
work of The Irish Cancer Society to help fund vital cancer services and
research. All of those involved in the event have showed such
dedication and commitment and we look forward to seeing Limerick people
coming together for this special event.”
There’s still time to register a team for the event, please check
out the website and visit the Relay for Life Limerick Facebook page.
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Supporting events like this can have a very real and positive impact on
those who seek the support of The Irish Cancer Society.
* €30 can help provide transport for a patient to and from their
chemotherapy treatment using the Irish Cancer Society’s volunteer
driver service
* €50 can help provide vital clinical equipment for an Irish Cancer
Society night nurse
* €60 will cover the cost of a counselling session to help a person
cope with a cancer diagnosis in their life
* €455 will cover the cost of one night of night nursing, providing
end of life care to a patient in their own home.
In 2023, the support of fundraisers across Limerick city and county
helped to provide the following;
* Over 510 free lifts to bring Limerick-based cancer patients to
their treatment
* Over 180 free supportive conversations with people in Limerick
through the support line and daffodil centres
* Over 625 nights of free night nursing care to allow cancer patients
in Limerick to die at home surrounded by loved ones.