Volunteer to share your cancer story

We understand that as a cancer survivor or the family member of a cancer patient, you’ve made a difficult journey. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused. Sharing your story with others may help the healing process.

A major part of our work at the Irish Cancer Society is to educate people on cancer prevention, risk factors for developing cancer, signs and symptoms of cancer and the importance of early detection. Hearing from people who have been through a cancer journey will help us to do that.

Have you used our Cancer Nurseline, our Volunteer Driver Service, visited one of our Daffodil Centres, had the assistance of a Night Nurse for a family member or used some of our financial assistance funds?

If so, we would love to hear from you. We are always trying to publicise our services so people can find the support they need when they need it. Hearing about the experiences of others can encourage them to get in touch and find the support they need.

After you express an interest in sharing your story and becoming a media volunteer, we would discuss with you how best to share your story, getting your permission before publishing or broadcasting.

The usual media options are:

• National or local newspaper or magazine.
• Our website, social media or an Irish Cancer Society publication.
• Radio or television (this requires a further interview).

If you agree to become a media volunteer a journalist would:

• Call you.
• Conduct a phone interview.
• Possibly send a photographer to take a picture of you.