“This time last year, we were all looking forward to closing the door on a very turbulent 2020 and hoping that 2021 would be a brighter year for us all. Unfortunately, 12 months later Covid-19 is still very much in existence and continuing to make its presence felt as social distancing and health restrictions […]
JOB ALERT! – Individual Giving Officer
Brief Overview and purpose of the role: The Foundation’s mission is to make cancer less frightening by enlightening and our aim is to live in a world free from the fear of cancer. Today, the Marie Keating Foundation is one of the leading voices in Ireland for cancer prevention, awareness and support. We are committed […]
“The News” the short film about lung cancer
Marie Keating Foundation aims to change the conversation about lung cancer with the launch of Ireland’s first short film about lung cancer. Titled ‘The News’ and directed by Brian O’Malley it promises that it ‘might end better than you expect’ and is billed as ‘the short that could turn out to be feature length, thanks […]
The Power Of Colour Is Highlighted Through A Range Of Bespoke Paint Colours Created To Reflect The Uniqueness Of A Breast Cancer Journey
The Marie Keating Foundation marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by partnering with Fleetwood Paints and well-known designer Róisín Lafferty to showcase how ‘Breast Cancer Isn’t Just Pink’ The Marie Keating Foundation has unveiled a series of bespoke paint colours, selected by renowned interior designer Róisín Lafferty, to represent the uniqueness of a breast cancer […]
How prostate cancer changed my life – Billy Smith
I had no symptoms at all, but after going to my GP for an insurance-related medical examination, I had my PSA checked and as it was high, the doctor checked my prostate, and I was sent for a biopsy – results showed the presence of a very aggressive cancer.” Retired lorry driver and agricultural […]
Latest data shows rates of prostate cancer higher than ever
New campaign encourages men to Watch, Talk and Act for their prostate health to ensure survival rates remain high September 2021: Rates of prostate cancer are higher than ever before, latest research from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland shows. In its most recent annual report[1], the NCRI reported that 3,890 cases of prostate […]
Surviving Cancer In Ireland – What you should know.
Almost 45,000 people will develop cancer every year in Ireland – a figure which equates to a cancer diagnosis every three minutes. And the fact that current studies indicate that one in two of us will be diagnosed with the disease at some point in our lifetime, is a stark realisation indeed. But while in […]
Extra.ie Announced as Media Partner for Concert4Cancer
The second year of this televised music and fundraising show will air on August 27th Virgin Media One, raising vital funds for cancer support services in Ireland The Marie Keating Foundation is delighted to announce that Extra.ie have come on board for a second year as a media partner to support this year’s Concert4Cancer. The […]
It’s Back! Concert4Cancer Returns To Our Screens
Some of the best of Irish & UK musicians come together on August 27th, Virgin Media One, to raise vital funds for cancer support services in Ireland Concert4Cancer is back, bringing together a host of Irish and UK musicians, special guest appearances and powerful patient stories, to raise vital funds for cancer support services in […]
Rachel McKeon shares her experience with living with a BRCA gene mutation
Rachel McKeon is one of the Co-Founders of the charity OvaCare which provides support and advocacy for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is a mother, a wife, a niece and a friend who is currently living with an inherited gene mutation that could possibly increase her risk of developing cancer during her lifetime. Rachel […]
