A young mother of two, Lisa Dalton, was remembered with a golf classic in Castleknock Golf Club in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation. Lisa passed away on September 18th 2016 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. At the age of 35, Lisa left behind a loving husband, Conor, and two young children […]
Walk, jog or run against cancer at the Pigsback 5k/10k in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation
Dublin, 14th August 2017: Ronan & Storm Keating today launch the third annual Pigsback 5k/10k in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation. This event will take place at 10am on Sunday, 15th of October 2017 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Registration is €20 for the 5km event and €25 for the 10km event with a […]
The Marie Keating Foundation joins the HPV Vaccination Alliance
The Marie Keating Foundation has proudly joined the HPV Vaccination Alliance; a group of organisations that have come together to sign a Contract Against Cancer, specifically HPV- related cancers. More than 30 organisations, including leading health, children and women’s groups, have come together to express their dismay at recent reports that uptake of the HPV […]
600 people expected to saddle up against cancer at the 16th Annual Martin Earley Tour of Kildare
Over 600 people, from experienced cyclists to families hoping to enjoy a fun day out will saddle up and join the fight against cancer this Sunday as part of the 16th Annual Martin Earley Tour of Kildare in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation this coming Sunday the 13th of August. The annual event, which attracts […]
The 2017 Marks & Spencer Ireland Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic sees celebrities ‘aim’ to ‘drive’ a difference in the fight against cancer
The 2017 Marks & Spencer Ireland Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic took place on the Palmer Course at the K Club today, which is considered one of Europe’s finest championship courses. Now in its 19th year, the highly-anticipated flagship event has become recognised as one of the most prestigious Irish charity golf tournaments. A […]
Coping with advanced melanoma
The Marie Keating Foundation have launched a new booklet “Advanced melanoma and you”. Coping with melanoma can be difficult. This booklet will help and you’re family to understand your disease and its management, who your care givers are and how they can support you. The booklet looks at the symptoms you might experience, the strong […]
New additions to the Marie Keating Foundation Senior Management team
The Marie Keating Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading cancer charities, has appointed a new Director of Nursing Services and a new Senior Communications Manager as it develops its Management Team at the Foundation. Dr Carla O’ Neill has joined the Foundation as Director of Nursing Services. Carla is […]
The Marie Keating Foundation welcomes new National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026
#CancerStrategy17 Wednesday 4th July 2017: Today saw Minister for Health Simon Harris launch the National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026. The number of cases of cancer is expected to increase over the period of the Strategy, and to almost double by 2040. As a representative on the Cancer Patient Forum group for the National Cancer Strategy, the […]
A ‘Heroes of Hope’ blue garden shines a light on men’s health and offers inspiration to others affected by cancer at Bord Bia’s Bloom
‘Heroes of Hope ’, created By the Marie Keating Foundation, is designed to offer hope to people affected by cancer and inspiration to men to talk about their health A Get Men Talking Blue ribbon wall and bench and the Heroes of Hope exhibition are the stand out features of this thought-provoking garden Dublin, […]
MyLotto24 partners with Marie Keating Foundation
The company is supporting a special ‘Comfort Fund’ designed to provide financial help for people who are receiving treatment for cancer and who find themselves in financial difficulty as a result. The MyLotto24 donation will go towards medical and household bills, as well as other expenses including transport and childcare. Partnering with the Marie Keating […]