To mark 7 years in business, Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has launched a fundraising campaign in support of Cancer Care West Letterkenny, Donegal. This campaign will raise vital funds for local cancer patients and their families. The fundraiser is underway across Maple’s eight forecourt convenience stores in Milford, Derrybeg (Circle K), Carrigart (Circle […]
Whoriskey’s Christmas lights raise over €10,000 for Cancer Care West
GENEROUS Kerrykeel couple Michael and Mary Whoriskey have raised more than €10,000 for Cancer Care West through their stunning Christmas lights display. The couple have been transforming their Gortcally garden into a magical winter wonderland for 19 years, raising around €124,000 for numerous charities. Each year, the Whoriskey’s illuminate their home with hundreds of Santas, snowmen […]
Cancer support charity sees surge in demand
by Louise Doyle A LETTERKENNY based cancer support charity has seen a surge in the number of people availing of its services, and has warned funding its work into the future will be a “constant concern.” Cancer Care West has said the increased demand on its services was both “challenging” and “predicted” in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Letterkenny woman hoping to turn the town pink for breast cancer awareness
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY woman who is currently undergoing treatment is hoping to raise vital funds for Cancer Care West by holding a Pink Walk and Run on Sunday, October 15. Currently undergoing chemo for breast cancer, Lisa Gallagher found herself with a lot of time on her hands when she couldn’t return to […]
Helping to make a difference, one patient at a time
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree Paul catches up with Grainne Duffy and Sinead Boyce-Haslam from Cancer Care West (CCW) ahead of their charity skydive in July and to hear all about the work they do. Grainne: I live in Ballybofey with my partner Michael. We have two girls, Hannah, 13, and Grace, […]
Support Group Meeting for Stoma Patients in Donegal
Clinical Nurse Specialists from Letterkenny University Hospital are organising a support group meeting for patients with a stoma and their families on Tuesday, March 28 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Jodie-Anne McIntyre and Mary Sweeney, who are the Clinical Nurse Specialists organising the event, will be joined by the inflammatory bowel […]
Vital addition to cancer care services in Letterkenny
“We’re very accessible. People can just drop in to have a look at the centre and we encourage them to do that.”
Survivor Gerry behind cancer cycle and run
BALLYBOFEY man, Gerry Byrne, has organised a 35 mile cycle and 5k fun run this Sunday for two cancer charities.
Are you ready to ‘rock around the clock’ tonight?
“Unfortunately, we all know someone whose life has been turned upside down due to cancer.”
Letterkenny to ‘rock around the clock’ for good cause
“We plan to run 24 hours of non-stop music starting on May 13 and continuing until May 14 and we need your help to try to raise as much money as we can.”