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Record demand for Cancer Care West Services in 2024
Cancer Care West has reported one of its busiest years on record, providing vital practical and emotional support to nearly 3,000 cancer patients and their families throughout 2024.
Monster Table Quiz in aid of Cancer Care West and Gort Cancer Support Centre
Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant in Knocknacarra will host a Monster Table Quiz next Wednesday, October 22, from 8pm. The Quiz is part of the fundraising efforts of Ciaran Delaney, whose daughter is recovering from cancer.
Cancer Care West opens new charity shop in Oughterard
Cancer Care West has officially opened its new charity shop in Oughterard, with TV and radio personality Noel Cunningham cutting the ribbon at a community celebration on Camp Street.The shop, which first opened in August, is already proving popular with locals and visitors.
From Galway to anywhere, join the virtual Bay Swim this August
This year marks 20 years of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. Since the first crossing in 2004 with just three swimmers, the event has grown into one of Ireland’s largest and most loved open water challenges. On Saturday, July 19, some 160 swimmers took on the 13km stretch across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West.
Crowe seeks Government guarantee on UCHG model four development
Councillor MJ Crowe wrote to all the Fianna Fáil public representatives on the western seaboard and other parts of the country this past weekend to seek their support to put pressure on the Government to ensure that the planned upgrade of University Hospital Galway to a ‘Model Four’ hospital is included in the revised National Development Plan.
20th Annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim set for Saturday
This Saturday, July 19, more than 150 swimmers will take to the waters of Galway Bay to complete the 13km crossing in the 20th Annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim — all in aid of Cancer Care West.
UHG misses treatment target for prostate cancer patients by 93 per cent
Cancer patients in Galway are facing dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, contributing to avoidable deaths, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.
Talking to children about the death of a loved one
"Why did Mammy die?" or "Can Granny still see us?". These may be some of the questions that children ask after a loved one has passed away.
Helping children cope with grief
Imagine you are six-years-old. You live in a happy home with your parents and younger sister. The days pass in a blur of fun, laughter, and childish playfulness.
