Goal

Our goal is to:

 

- Raise awareness of childhood cancer

 

- Fund support services

 

- Advocate for children with cancer and their families.

 

SUPPORT

The supports and services that we fund include:


1. A full-time Play Specialist on St John’s Oncology Day Ward in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin

 

2. Beads of Courage®, the internationally recognised arts in medicine programme for children with cancer and their siblings on St John's Ward

 

3. Shared Care Hospital Project, improving facilities for children hospitalised in Ireland's 16 Shared Care regional hospitals for their cancer related care

Awareness

We help increase awareness of childhood cancer and its impact on families among the general public.

 

We also organise and support awareness and fundraising activities throughout the year and promote the gold ribbon as the internationally recognised symbol of childhood cancer.

 

 

Advocacy

We are a voice for children and families affected by childhood cancer.

 

We campaign for:

 

- Continued investment in research

 

- The development of child specific cancer drugs

 

- Better treatment and outcomes for all children with cancer

Childhood Cancer Foundation

Childhood Cancer Foundation is a national, parent led, voluntary organisation.

We receive no government funding and rely on the generosity of public donations and fundraising events to fund our work.

 

Our goal is to:

 

- Raise awareness among the Irish public about issues surrounding childhood cancer

 

- Help fund supports for parents and children around the country who are affected by this disease

 

- Advocate for improved services for children and families affected by childhood cancer



Knowing the signs of childhood cancer could save a life

Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland is asking families and the medical community to be aware of the early signs of childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Knowing the signs can save live.

Around 200 children (aged 0-16 years) are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland each year. A diagnosis of childhood cancer has a devastating impact on the entire family, stopping life in its tracks. Early diagnosis has a significant impact on the treatment options and prognosis for children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‼️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ‼️

 

As parents we understand your concern about Covid-19 (Coronavirus).

We have been in contact with CHI Crumlin and Irish Cancer Society.
CHI Crumlin have advised 

All public/private outpatient appointments and non urgent Admission/Day Case procedures are postponed until further notice.

Patients should only attend their appointment or admission if their parent/guardian has received a telephone call from the hospital.Only 1 Parent/Guardian allowed to attend the hospital with their child at any time.

You will find the most up to date information and advice for families and healthcare professionals related to Coronavirus COVID-19  HERE

Please continue to practice good hand hygiene and preventative measures as outline in the posters.

Please check with your shared care hospitals for the most up to date information with regards your hospital.

We keep you updated as we receive further information requested from CHI Crumlin.

       

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Text GOLD to 50300 to donate €4 to Childhood Cancer Foundation 

Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Foundation will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline: 0766805278.