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Infographic: Tobacco, children and plain packaging
21/05/2013

Infographic: Tobacco, children and plain packaging

Local youth groups call on Ireland to get viewing and get voting!
21/05/2013

Local youth groups call on Ireland to get viewing and get voting!

Local youth groups are calling on the people of Ireland to vote for their film projects ahead of the X-HALE Film Festival 2013.

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2013
17/05/2013

Video: Jennifer Maguire and Áine Lawlor on Fashion Targets Breast Cancer 2013

This year's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign is continuing at Brown Thomas and BT2 stores nationwide. This short video with Jennifer Maguire and Áine Lawlor explains a little more about Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

European Youth Poster Competition
17/05/2013

Voting opens to the public for European Youth Poster Competition

As part of the European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) 2013, the Irish Cancer Society along with the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) has organised a European Youth Poster Competition, open to children all over Europe between the ages of 10 and 18 - and now you can vote for the best posters.

inherited breast cancer and BRCA1 and BRCA2 explanation
16/05/2013

Questions about inherited breast cancer and BRCA1 and BRCA2? Here are some pointers

Recent media coverage about Angelina Jolie and her decision to opt for bilateral mastectomy has highlighted the issue of genetic breast cancer and the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. Here is some useful information which may help you better understand some more about it and perhaps answer some of your questions.

Happy National Volunteering Week!
13/05/2013

Happy National Volunteering Week!

Volunteers help the Irish Cancer Society in so many ways. To mark the beginning of National Volunteering Week in Ireland, we wanted to pay tribute to the efforts of all our volunteers, all over Ireland.

Colour Dash
03/05/2013

Put some colour into your life and help run all over cancer!

Today the Irish Cancer Society, with campaign sponsor Crown Paints and media partner SPIN 1038, launched their new fundraising campaign – the Colour Dash. The vibrant 5k fun run will take place on Saturday 27th July in Phoenix Park. This event will be the only powder paint run in Ireland with 100% of money raised going to a charity.

03/05/2013

Irish Cancer Society reminds everyone to be SunSmart this weekend

As thousands of people across the country flock to parks, beaches and their back gardens in the hope of good weather over the long weekend, the Irish Cancer Society is reminding everyone to reduce their risk of skin cancer when outdoors by protecting their skin in four ways, as outlined in the SunSmart Code.

Irish Cancer Society appeals for volunteer drivers in Cork and Kerry
30/04/2013

Irish Cancer Society appeals for volunteer drivers in Cork and Kerry

The Irish Cancer Society has renewed its appeal for volunteer drivers in Cork and Kerry to fulfil its Care to Drive service for patients requiring chemotherapy treatment.

29/04/2013

Preparations continue for Moylagh 50-mile challenge

This year’s Moylagh JFK 50-Mile Challenge, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Centre), a cancer support centre based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, will take place on Saturday, June 8th.

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