The Irish Cancer Society has announced the news of something colourful this summer. Their hugely successful ‘Colour Dash’ 5k is returning to the Phoenix Park on July 26th – following a sold out event last year, and there are more exciting new locations to be announced. The unique five kilometre ‘dash’ will see participants of all ages running, walking or jogging the course. … [Read more...] about The Colour Dash 5k is returning to the Phoenix Park
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First-ever Irish awareness campaign launched for lymphoedema
A national awareness campaign has been launched to highlight lymphoedema, a chronic medical condition that affects an estimated 15,000 Irish people. The condition, which is caused by problems within the body’s lymphatic system, is incurable and can be life-threatening because of the risk of serious infections. The awareness campaign, the first ever in Ireland, was launched … [Read more...] about First-ever Irish awareness campaign launched for lymphoedema
Run the Dublin Marathon with the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Run4Life’ programme
The Irish Cancer Society is appealing to those taking part in the Dublin Marathon on Monday 29th October join the Irish Cancer Society’s Run4Life Team. Not only will their participation generate much needed funds for cancer services – the Run4Life programme also offers vital support to those taking on the marathon challenge, giving added support during the final weeks of … [Read more...] about Run the Dublin Marathon with the Irish Cancer Society’s ‘Run4Life’ programme
Irish Cancer Society wants women to join their Cork Mini Marathon team and support local cancer services
The Irish Cancer Society is appealing to women in Co. Cork to join their mini marathon team on 16th September and help support the roll out of ‘Care to Drive’ this coming September in Cork University Hospital. Care to Drive is a community-based volunteer driving service for cancer patients. Under this scheme carefully selected and trained volunteers collect the patients from … [Read more...] about Irish Cancer Society wants women to join their Cork Mini Marathon team and support local cancer services
ChooseToTri Launches to Raise Awareness about link between Regular Exercise and Prevention of Breast Cancer
Today ChooseToTri, a unique triathlon with smaller distances, launched with a goal to encourage people of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels to make exercise part of their daily lives. The aim is to highlight to people the important link between taking regular exercise and the prevention of breast cancer and its reoccurrence. ChooseToTri sets achievable goals so that … [Read more...] about ChooseToTri Launches to Raise Awareness about link between Regular Exercise and Prevention of Breast Cancer