IRISH Cancer Society needs to raise €30m this year to meet record demand in services.
The figure comes ahead of Daffodil Day, the Society’s flagship fundraiser taking place on Friday.
The Irish Cancer Society Transport Service, which brings patients to and from cancer treatment across the country, saw a 20 per cent increase in bookings in 2024.
Its drivers covered 2.9 million kilometres in 2024, bringing over 2,500 cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments.
This sees demand for the service increasing by 126% over the last five years.
The charity also says its free nationwide counselling service saw an increase of eight per cent to over 16,000 sessions.
And its Freephone Support Line, which provides confidential advice, support and information for anyone affected by cancer, also saw an eight per cent increase in contacts to 10,700.
While a further 17,300 conversations took place in the Society’s Daffodil Centres nationwide.
Over 6,000 nights of palliative nursing care / end-of-life care were given to over 1,700 patients.
Irish Cancer Society CEO, Averil Power is urging the public go all in against cancer to raise vital funds this coming Friday to ensure their vital, free services can continue.
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