can make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of two families that are affected by cancer which has not only affected their health but left them struggling financially and unable to meet essential bills such as electricity and food. You can read more about our Comfort Fund here.
500€
can help cover the cost of a Survive and Thrive workshop for cancer survivors, helping them to adjust to the ‘new normal.’
250€
can contribute to the cost of promoting health awareness especially in disadvantaged areas, where people are less likely to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and less likely to visit a GP.
100€
could help relieve financial stress and worry for a family affected by cancer through the Comfort Fund.
50€
could contribute towards the renovation of an oncology waiting room so that patients who are waiting for a chemo appointment can have a level of comfort and privacy.
25€
could help cover the cost of a mobile information unit visit to a boy’s school to teach the students about self-examination for testicular cancer.
10€
could contribute towards a Comfort Fund grant to help a family that is struggling financially due to cancer.
Half of Irish people would not monitor their moles for the crucial signs of melanoma
New research from the Marie Keating Foundation shows one in five men in Ireland cannot identify any of the visual signs of skin cancer Dublin, 5 May 2015: Half of Irish people would not monitor their moles for changes in colour, size or elevation, all crucial signs of melanoma, new research from the Marie […]
MKF seeks part-time nurse in Connaught Region
The Marie Keating Foundation provides cancer information and awareness free of charge to the general public throughout Ireland. As part of its ongoing development the Foundation wishes to recruit A PART-TIME NURSE FOR ONE OF OUR MOBILE INFORMATION UNITS. You can find more information about out mobile information units here. We require a Part-time Nurse […]
Storm Uechtriz launches limited edition Skechers ‘Go Walk 2’ shoe in aid of Marie Keating Foundation
Skechers Performance Division partners with Marie Keating Foundation to support fight against breast cancer Dublin, 8 April 2015– Storm Uechtriz was in Dublin today to launch a limited edition Skechers ‘Go Walk 2’ shoe in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation’s breast cancer awareness campaign. For every pair of the €65 Skechers ‘Go Walk […]