Awareness saves Lives

Breast Cancer Ireland is delighted to offer two nationwide raffles annually in Spring and Autumn and we would like to thank all who have bought/sold tickets for us. The funds raised from these raffles go directly to support the ongoing efforts of our BCI funded specialist breast research nurses within the designated cancer centres throughout Ireland.

Through collaboration, they collect and collate patient data and samples into one central resource. This can then be accessed by clinicians and scientists nationally providing a much larger sample volume. That in turn, helps to speed up discovery and will ultimately result in better treatment outcomes for patients.

It was a sea of pink in the Phoenix Park on Saturday September 9th as over 6,000 women, men and children took part in the Great Pink Run with Avonmore Slimline Milk raising over €350,000 to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes, nationally.

TV3’s Elaine Crowley and rugby commentator Shane Byrne led out the run where many of those participating wore elaborate pink costumes and painted their faces in show of support for the many thousands of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in this country.

Aisling Hurley, CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland comments “The Great Pink Run has gone from strength to strength over the past seven years and this year we have exceeded the targets we set in terms of registrations and monies raised online. Thanks to the support of our long-time supporters and sponsors including Glanbia, Beacon Hospital, Irish Life Health, Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny, Vincent and Beatty Solicitors, Its4Women, Alkermes and Dunnes Stores we can ensure that 100% of funds raised from entries and individual sponsorship go directly to fund our ongoing efforts”

 Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Glanbia, Mark Garrett says, “We are delighted to be lead sponsors of the Great Pink Run for the third year and to have been part of the sea of pink with our colleagues and friends”

The Great Pink Run Dublin 2018 is being held on Saturday October 13th in the Phoenix Park and registration is open now.

REGISTER HERE

It was a sea of pink in Kilkenny Castle Park on Sunday September 10th as over 1,500 women, men and children took part in the Great Pink Run with Avonmore Slimline Milk raising over €350,000 to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes, nationally.

Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan set the pace with support from the side-line hurling legend DJ Carey, as over 1,500 participated in either the 10K challenge or the 5K fun.

Many of those who participated wore elaborate pink costumes and painted their faces in show of support for the many thousands of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in this country.

This is the fifth year that Sonia has taken part and she comments, “The Great Pink Run is a great excuse to burn off some energy and have a target to aim for but an even better reason is getting together with friends and family to raise much-needed funds for continued research into this disease and to help raise awareness of good breast health”

Aisling Hurley, CEO of Breast Cancer Ireland comments “The Great Pink Run has gone from strength to strength over the past seven years and this year we have exceeded the targets we set in terms of registrations and monies raised online. Thanks to the support of our long-time supporters and sponsors including Glanbia, Beacon Hospital, Irish Life Health, Aut Even Hospital Kilkenny, Vincent and Beatty Solicitors, Its4Women, Alkermes and Dunnes Stores we can ensure that 100% of funds raised from entries and individual sponsorship go directly to fund our ongoing efforts”

 Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Glanbia, Mark Garrett says, “We are delighted to be lead sponsors of the Great Pink Run for the third year and to have been part of the sea of pink with our colleagues and friends”

The Great Pink Run Kilkenny 2018 is being held this year on Sunday October 14th and registration is now open.

REGISTER HERE

Thank you to everyone who supported last year’s Christmas Lunch in Marco Pierre White Courtyard Restaurant. We had over 170 glamorous guests who enjoyed the style and fashion provided by Phoenix V & Ribbon Rouge Boutiques; the beauty advice by Triona McCarthy and the inspiring panel hosted by TV3’s Elaine Crowley. Your support and that of so many others who contributed both raffle prizes and items for our goody bags have ensured the success of our event and helped us raise in excess of  €20,000 after costs, to support our ongoing research and awareness programmes nationally. We are extremely grateful to you and look forward to seeing you all again on Friday December 7th, save the date ladies.

CELEBRITIES, SUPPORTERS AND SURVIVORS GRACE THE PINK CARPET AT BATTLE OF THE STARS

It was a glamorous and inspiring affair hosted by 2FM star, Eoghan McDermott as celebrities, breast cancer survivors and supporters battled it out in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road on Saturday, 14th April for Battle of the Stars proudly supported by Joe Duffy Group to raise funds to support Breast Cancer Ireland’s ongoing research and awareness efforts. Spin’s Georgie Crawford took the top prize in the dance competition with her partner Darragh Stokes for their technically brilliant and emotionally charged Cha Cha. TV3 Ireland AM’s Ciara Doherty and presenter Kamal Ibrahim led the winning lip-sync group with a fun-filled and energetic Grease routine.

RTE’s Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh and Dancing with the Stars backstage reporter James Patrice opened proceedings with a sultry salsa in front of a packed house of almost 500 guests. Holly Carpenter, BBC host and author Diana Bunici, FM104 Strawberry Alarm Clock’s Crossy, model Kerri Nicole Blanc and fashion presenter and blogger Rob Kenny danced and lip-synced their socks off along with survivors of breast cancer. The event also included employees from event sponsors, Joe Duffy Group and associate sponsors Cornmarket Financial and supporters of the charity.

Head judge on the night was Dancing with the Stars Julian Benson who expertly commentated on the participants and their performances was supported by an on-form Gerald Kean who entertained the audience alongside BCI Ambassador and TV3 presenter Elaine Crowley and presenter Lisa Cannon.

Dancing with the Stars winners Jake Carter and Karen Byrne preformed as the judges deliberated and other well known faces in the audience included magazine mogul, Norah Casey, Make Up Forever’s Annie Gribbin and TV3’s Alan Hughes.

Guests from the world of business, finance, arts, sports, media, fashion and entertainment enjoyed a So Prosecco reception followed by a four-course gala dinner and entertainment. Once the winners and prizes were announced everyone danced into the late hours to the retro sounds of The Sugar Cubes.

All funds raised support Breast Cancer Ireland’s pioneering research and awareness programmes around Ireland.