As I write this I realise it has been exactly (to this date) six years since I broke the news to the world that I had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. What is even better I only realised this as I was reminded by a comment on Facebook made six years ago, so I would […]
Survival…A Reflection by Bernie Kirwan As we start breast cancer awareness month in October I reflect back to my own diagnosis in 2000, to the words my surgeon said. “Stage 3 invasive carcinoma of my right breast” to the feeling of overwhelming dread, fear and terror as I faced a mastectomy chemo and all that […]
Everything from shoes and mattresses to jewellery and lingerie go pink with a purpose this October 27 September 2018: This Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), generous companies are going pink with a purpose by becoming “Pink Patrons” for the Marie Keating Foundation. Marks & Spencer, Stella & Dot, Skechers Shoes at Shaws Department […]
As the days get colder and nights draw in, it’s still so important to ensure that you get adequate exercise. Being active is just one of the five lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your cancer risk. The others are; healthy diet, quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake and be sun smart. Mairéad Cooney, a […]
Marie Keating Foundation welcomes Dr Scally’s CervicalCheck review as a way to “improve the screening service and lead to a better health system for women in Ireland” CEO Liz Yeates, describes the results of the audit as disturbing and shocking The Marie Keating Foundation welcomes Dr Gabriel Scally’s thorough and comprehensive review into the CervicalCheck debacle. […]
MKF beats fundraising target and raises almost €40,000 thanks to the ‘AM Fights Cancer’ appeal Ireland AM’s week-long fundraising appeal in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation has almost doubled its target and raised a staggering €39,379. ‘AM Fights Cancer’ launched on Monday 23rd July and aimed to raise €20,000 to help the Foundation’s comfort […]
The Marie Keating Foundation launches new skin cancer campaign, as research reveals Irish men have the highest mortality rate from melanoma skin cancer than anywhere in Europe Dublin, 1st August 2018: The Marie Keating Foundation has launched the latest phase of its skin cancer campaign, Skin C(h)ancer, as worrying figures reveal Ireland has the highest […]
Today is World Lung Cancer Day, when groups and organisations come together to celebrate, commemorate and support all those affected by lung cancer. In its 7th year, it is a day dedicated to promoting awareness of lung cancer and all of its causes. Lung cancer is often thought of as the smoking disease, but not […]
The 2018 Marks & Spencer Ireland Marie Keating Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic sees celebrities join forces for the 20th year in the fight against cancer The 2018 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 […]
TV3’s flagship programme shows its support for the Marie Keating Foundation by holding a week long ‘fundraising’ appeal TV3’s flagship morning show Ireland AM is hosting a special fundraising appeal for the Marie Keating Foundation to raise awareness about the services provided by the Foundation and to raise important funds for their Comfort Fund. The […]
