Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts It is hard to believe we are a week out from Concert4Cancer, what a night it was, and we sincerely hope that you were able to tune in and that you enjoyed the great music. We have been overwhelmed by the Irish public in helping us […]
Irish men urged to ‘step up to the mic’ and join the conversation about prostate cancer
The Marie Keating Foundation’s ‘Stand Up For Your Prostate’ campaign aims to increase awareness of prostate cancer and encourages men to talk about their health. Some of Ireland’s best known comedians have come together to encourage men to be more open about discussing their health and specifically their prostate health. The Marie Keating Foundation’s second […]
Final Line up Revealed – Concert4Cancer
Full line-up of Concert4Cancer revealed as follow-on 2nd concert on the Virgin Media Player announced Top Irish and UK musicians come together to help raise vital funds for the Marie Keating Foundation’s cancer support services nationwide The full line up of tonight’s Concert4Cancer has been revealed with just hours to go to the televised […]
Concert4Cancer
Some of the best of Irish & UK music and entertainers come together for a Concert4Cancer to help raise vital funds for cancer support services in Ireland A televised benefit concert on August 28th will see artists such as Ronan Keating, Gary Barlow and Lisa Lambe perform to encourage donations for the Marie Keating Foundation […]
The Irish Cancer Prevention Network encourages all outdoor workers to be SunSmart and reduce their risk of skin cancer
The National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan aims to develop and implement evidence-based strategies which will increase awareness and adoption of skin cancer prevention behaviours, through cross-sectoral collaboration. With over 11,000 cases diagnosed annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland. This is twice the number compared to 10 years ago and […]
Irish Designer provides additional protection from COVID-19 while helping charities affected by the pandemic.
Irish designers Aideen Bodkin has created non-medical grade face-coverings in an effort to provide additional protection while also helping to bolster charities whose income has been decimated due to the coronavirus pandemic. Masks that Matter is a new initiative selling sustainable cotton barrier masks to be used as an added layer of protection in light […]
New webinar series brings wellbeing to cancer patients across Ireland
The Marie Keating Foundation’s free six-part Cancer and COVID-19 webinar series brings expert advice on a wide range of topics into the homes of cancer patients and survivors Cancer patients and survivors are being urged to sign up for a free six-part Cancer and COVID-19 Wellness Webinar series, which starts this Thursday, May 7th, and […]
First ever virtual BRCA seminar in Ireland
More than 70 men and women attend first ever virtual BRCA seminar in Ireland The Marie Keating Foundation’s 3rd annual BRCA seminar was held online today for the first time in response to COVID-19 restrictions, with more than 70 participants tuning in to receive expert and peer to peer advice and support. The half day […]
“We are committed to being there for those on a cancer journey, especially during these difficult times”
Marie Keating Foundation, CEO, Liz Yeates shares how we have adapted our services to help provide vital support, advice and information to those most vulnerable during the COVID-19 Pandemic and thanks those who have supported us during this difficult time The last few weeks have been extremely challenging for all of us. For our wider […]
Vulnerable cancer patients need more support than ever as anxiety over COVID19 grows
The Marie Keating Foundation is urgently appealing for the public’s help as it faces an unprecedented situation with fundraising curtailed and services stretched. Due to the essential decisions that have been made by the Government in relation to gatherings and social distancing, the Marie Keating Foundation has been forced to cancel all of its upcoming […]