Childhood Cancer Ireland
Co Meath, Leinster
Childhood cancer is the largest disease killer of children in Ireland.One in 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer before their 19th birthdayand over 200 children are diagnosed each year. Sadly, one in five of those children will not survive. Treatments are harsh andwhile they have improved greatly, many childhood cancer survivors suffer serious life long side effects resulting from chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The disease has a devastating effect on the whole family who suffer emotionally, psychologically and financially throughout long and difficult treatment protocols. As parents having “walked the cancer road with our children” we are well placed to understand all the diverse issues that a cancer diagnosis brings. We campaign for continued investment in research, the development of child-specific cancer drugs and better treatment and outcomes for all children with cancer. It is estimated that there are over 6000 adult survivors of childhood cancer living in Ireland today. We want to ensure that more children survive childhood cancer and thrive as adults through early diagnosis, access to less toxic treatments and a holistic approach to support for survivors and their families, who are dealing with the long-term effects.
Childhood Cancer Foundation was founded in 2013 by a group of parents and family members of children with cancer. The group originally came together to start the Light It Up Gold campaign in Ireland. This campaign runs every year during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. In September 2018 almost 100 buildings and landmarks across Ireland lit up gold for childhood cancer awareness.
Childhood Cancer Foundation was granted charitable status in June 2014. We are a ... Read More
