can make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of two families that are affected by cancer which has not only affected their health but left them struggling financially and unable to meet essential bills such as electricity and food. You can read more about our Comfort Fund here.
Author: Marie Keating
500€
can help cover the cost of a Survive and Thrive workshop for cancer survivors, helping them to adjust to the ‘new normal.’
250€
can contribute to the cost of promoting health awareness especially in disadvantaged areas, where people are less likely to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and less likely to visit a GP.
100€
could help relieve financial stress and worry for a family affected by cancer through the Comfort Fund.
50€
could contribute towards the renovation of an oncology waiting room so that patients who are waiting for a chemo appointment can have a level of comfort and privacy.
25€
could help cover the cost of a mobile information unit visit to a boy’s school to teach the students about self-examination for testicular cancer.
10€
could contribute towards a Comfort Fund grant to help a family that is struggling financially due to cancer.
5 Jan 2015- Your Health Your Choice
The Marie Keating Foundation gives public ten tips to help cut their cancer risk in 2015 Cancer charity tells public to make “your health your choice” this year Dublin, 5 January 2015- The Marie Keating Foundation has issued ten top tips that everyone can follow to help reduce their risk of cancer […]
Dec 2014- Newstalk Christmas Lunch
Newstalk and Marie Keating Foundation kick off the Christmas season at annual Christmas lunch Over 300 guests attend Christmas lunch to support the Marie Keating Foundation, a leading voice in cancer awareness and support Dublin, 5 December 2014: Over 300 guests kicked off the Christmas season at the Newstalk Christmas Lunch […]
Nov 2014- Men’s health event
“Men need to make a conscious effort to check on their health and not pretend they’re above vulnerability” Marie Keating Foundation wants to “Get Men Talking” at free health and cancer awareness event Thursday, 23 October 2014- “Men need to make a conscious effort to check on their health and not pretend they’re above vulnerability,” […]