The Irish Cancer Society

The Irish Cancer Society is a community of patients, survivors, volunteers, supporters, health and social care professionals and researchers. Together we are working to save lives and improve the lives of those affected by cancer. Our vision is of a future where nobody dies from cancer, and everyone affected by the disease will have access to world-class treatment and support.

The Irish Cancer Society ensures cancer patients and their families have access to free support, advice and information. Some of these free supports and services include:

• VOLUNTEER DRIVER SERVICE offering safe and reliable transport to and from hospital for those attending chemotherapy appointments

• FREEPHONE CANCER SUPPORT LINE operated by trained cancer nurses offering advice, support and information to cancer patients and their families

• NIGHT NURSING SERVICE providing free end of life care to cancer patients, allowing them to spend their final days at home with their loved ones.

As the largest independent funder of cancer research in Ireland, the Irish Cancer Society has invested over €30 million in funding to cancer research in the last decade alone.

Rosemary Simmons, Head of Fundraising, Irish Cancer Society said:

With only 3% of our funding coming from the Government, we rely on the goodwill and generosity of the Irish public through fundraising events like the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon to ensure that our vital services can be delivered.

By taking part you are supporting the 44,000 people that will receive a cancer diagnosis in Ireland this year. Thanks to you, cancer patients and their families have access to free transport, free counseling, financial support and much more. Your generous support means that nobody in Ireland will face cancer alone.

In 2022 over 600 women proudly wore the yellow of the Irish Cancer Society during the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon raising over €100,000 to support cancer patients and their families across Ireland.

Your support this Mini Marathon can help make a difference in the lives of those experiencing cancer and their loved ones.

Join Team Irish Cancer Society today, get your t-shirt, fundraising support and access to the exclusive Team Irish Cancer Society pre and post-race gathering event where you can meet the hundreds of other women making a real difference and reflect on the impact your support will have!