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The Kearney Cycles Streets of Galway 8K road-race is an annual event which had it's inaugral running back in 1986. 2015 will see the 30th staging of the race which has been hosted since 1991 by local athletics club, Galway City Harriers AC.
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Sat15Sep2018
The National Conference for Cancer Survivorship 2018 – Living Well with Cancer is The Irish Cancer Society's annual national conference for cancer survivors, those who care for them, health care professionals, staff or volunteers from community based cancer support services. This year’s conference will take place in:
Galway – Saturday, 15 September in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, 10am – 4.30pm
The aim of the conference is to provide information and support to enable people to live well after a cancer diagnosis.
Attendance is free of charge. Online registration opens 25th July 2018
This conference is an essential part of the Irish Cancer Society's work. It is where they hear from cancer patients and seek to understand and address the needs of the whole person not just the cancer. It is where they share, learn and support.
You will hear from a range of speakers who will share their experiences, stories and expert knowledge. There are practical sessions with art, writing, music, sleep, exercise, nutrition and much, much more.
To register or for further information visit the Irish Cancer Society's website www.cancer.ie/living-well or email support@irishcancer.ie.
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Sun14Oct20182:00 pmThe Palace Grounds Tuam
The Survivor’s Celebration Walk has become Tuam Cancer Care’s biggest annual fundraising event.This year the walk takes place on Sunday 14th October, in The Place Grounds Tuam, starting at 2pm.
The walk gives us an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors and their families and friends, in a lively, warm atmosphere. The event also reflects the support that people receive through our services, with music and entertainment and at the same time raises much needed funds for the Centre.
In addition to the Walk we will again be having a tree planting remembrance ceremony where people can tie ribbons to our newly planted tree in memory of people they have lost through cancer. Ribbons can be purchased on the day for €2.
For more details on this event please contact Eimear at the Centre on 093 28522 or email fundraising@tuamcancercare.ie.
To register simply fill out the registration form and return it to the Centre. Registration can also be completed online simply log on to clr.ie/127252
Don’t forget registration is FREE. Sponsorship cards are provided on registration.
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Sat13Apr2019Sun14Apr2019
The Church Gate collection will take place this year on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of April. If you would like to help at your local Church please contact Eimear on 093 28522.
Corofin St Colman’s Church
Belclare Sacred Heart Church
Kilconly St Conleth’s Church
Kilbannon St Benin’s Church
Milltown St Joseph’s Church
Abbeyknockmoy St Bernard’s Church
Killererin St Mary’s Church
Tuam Tuam Cathedral
Moylough St Patrick’s Church
Dunmore Our Lady & St Nicholas
Garrafrauns St Patricks Church
Kiltevna Christ the King Church
Headford (TBC) St Mary’s Church
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Sun23Jun20199:30 am Tuam Cancer Care
Tuam Cycling Club-3 Counties Spin in aid of Tuam Cancer Care takes place on June 23rd 2019. The event consists of two different routes, a 50k route and an 80k route.
The cycle s
tarts and finishes at the Tuam Cancer Care Centre on the Dunmore Rd, Tuam. Registration takes place at the Centre from 8.00am on the 23rd June.
Registration is €25 for Cycling Ireland Members, and €30 for non members (to cover the cost of the one day licence).This event will raise much needed funds ensuring that the Tuam Cancer Care support services can continue to meet the cancer-related needs of the people of Tuam and surrounding areas.
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Sun13Oct20192:00 pmThe Palace Grounds Tuam
This year the walk takes place on Sunday 13
th October, in the Place Grounds Tuam, starting at 2pm.The walk gives us an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors and their families and friends, in a lively, warm atmosphere. The event also reflects the support that people receive through our services, with music and entertainment and at the same time raise much needed funds for the Centre.
The Walk will include teams of cancer survivors, their families/friends and supporters, any member of the team can be team leader. Individuals and groups of friends are also welcome to take part.
In addition to the walk we will again be having a tree planting Remembrance Ceremony, where people can tie ribbons to our newly planted tree in memory of people they have lost through cancer. Ribbons can be purchased on the day for €2.
To participate please register by midnight, Friday 4th October 2019. Registration is FREE. Sponsorship cards, if requested will be provided on registration. T-shirts from last year can be reused. If t-shirts are required they can be ordered on the registration form and can be collected on the designated collection dates. White t-shirts for cancer survivors and royal blue for their friends/family/team members.
To register online log onto www.clr.ie/128559
If you would like to request a registration form or to discuss the event, please contact Eimear on 093 28522 or at fundraising@tuamcancercare.ie.
Please contact us with any questions or concerns – we are here to help!
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 13th October at 2pm.
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Fri13Dec2019Tue24Dec2019
On Friday 13th
December Tuam Cancer Care are inviting all businesses, schools, colleges, clubs and crèches in Tuam and surrounding areas, to GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT and take part in Christmas Jumper Day in support of the free and confidential cancer related support services offered at the CentreEveryone will be invited to wear their silliest, sparkliest or cosiest Christmas woollies and make a donation of €2. If someone doesn’t have a festive sweater, don’t worry – it’s easy to decorate a plain jumper with tinsel, baubles or homemade snowflakes.
If your workplace does not permit wearing Christmas jumpers, why not instead consider wearing a hat, a Christmas brooch, a Christmas tie or even your favourite Christmas festive socks! If the 13th December doesn’t suit you, you can choose one that does.
Go on, encourage your family, friends and work colleagues to take part in the fun and frolics.
Tuam Cancer Care can supply participants with a personalised Christmas Jumper Day Poster with your company logo and date of your choice.
We’d really appreciate your help to make Christmas Jumper Day a huge success.
To register please log onto clr.ie/129075, or follow us on facebook on www.facebook.com/
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Thu26Mar20208:00 pmCorralea Court Hotel Tuam
Tuam Cancer Care is having their annual Table Quiz on Thursday 26th March. The event takes place in the Corralea Court Hotel in Tuam, starting at 8pm.
We are delighted that Ollie Turner, of Galway Bay FM, will be our Quiz Master on the night.
The Quiz will consist of ten rounds of ten questions, to include local knowledge, local sport and general knowledge.
Teams will consist of 4 people @ €10 per head
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Sat11Apr2020Sun12Apr2020
The Tuam Cancer Care Annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of April. If you would like to help out at your local church please contact Eimear on 093 28522.
Corofin St Colman’s Church
Belclare Sacred Heart Church
Kilconly St Conleth’s Church
Kilbannon St Benin’s Church
Milltown St Joseph’s Church
Abbeyknockmoy St Bernard’s Church
Killererin St Mary’s Church
Tuam Tuam Cathedral
Moylough St Patrick’s Church
Dunmore Our Lady & St Nicholas
Garrafrauns St Patricks Church
Kiltevna Christ the King Church
Headford (TBC) St Mary’s Church
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Sun14Jun20209:30 amTuam Cancer Care Centre
The Tuam Cycling Club 3 Counties Leisure Cycle in aid of Tuam Cancer Care takes place this year on Sunday 14th June, it has two routes an 80km and a 50km, and this year we are delighted to include a shorter 10km route for novice cyclists. Please look out for more information on this event on our Facebook page from May.
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Sun11Oct2020
For the past 5 years, we have come together to honour and celebrate cancer survivors and to recognise their supporters. This year to continue this tradition in a way that protects the health and well being of our community, we are making the Survivors Celebration Walk a virtual event. And although we will miss gathering in person in the Palace Grounds, we are excited about the opportunity to celebrate, virtually, with cancer survivors and their families and friends.We are asking you to get together with your own family and supporters, choose a time and a place that is special to you and walk 5km on Sunday 11th of October.
This event has become Tuam Cancer Care’s biggest fundraiser in the calendar and this year, more than ever, we need your help to support the cancer related services that the Centre offers.
To register interest in taking part in this years walk or for more information on how to make a donation or set up a fundraising page please log onto www.tuamcancercare.ie/walk 2020.
Please contact Eimear on fundraising@tuamcancercare.ie if you have any questions..
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Fri11Dec2020
Wear your Christmas Jumper to your school, college, club or workplace and donate €2 to Tuam Cancer Care!Christmas Jumper Day this year takes place on Friday 11th December, and this year we want to spread the Festive Spirit to all the schools, creches, shops, small business, clubs and factories, and especially those working from home and get everyone to wear their silliest, sparkliest and cosiest Christmas woollies and donate at least €2, in support of the free and confidential cancer related support services offered at the Centre.
If someone doesn’t have a festive sweater, don’t worry – it’s easy to decorate a plain jumper with tinsel, baubles or homemade snowflakes. If your workplace does not permit wearing Christmas jumpers, why not instead consider wearing a hat, a Christmas brooch, a Christmas tie or even your favourite Christmas festive socks! If the 11th December doesn’t suit you, you can choose one that does.
Go on, encourage your family, friends and work colleagues to take part in the fun and frolics.
We can supply you with a personalised Christmas Jumper Day Poster with your company logo and date of your choice, please indicate same when you are registering.
We’d really appreciate your help to make Christmas Jumper Day a huge success.To register please log onto https://clr.ie/130461
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Sun28Feb2021
The Tea Party for Tuam Cancer Care fundraising campaign highlights the importance a listening ear and a cup of tea means to someone at a time of uncertainty in their life, while raising much needed funds in support of the cancer related FREE and confidential services offered by the Centre.
It has never been more important to keep in touch with our loved ones, friends and family, and the people in our communities.This year we can’t physically host Tea Parties in our own homes but you can still get in touch through Facetime, Whatsapp, Skype and Zoom, enjoy a cuppa and a laugh and consider making a donation to Tuam Cancer Care.
To raise funds create a personal fundraising page on idonate or text TCC to 50300 to donate €4 or to make a direct donation follow the link to www.idonate.ie/tuamcancercare.If interested in hosting a virtual Tea Party, please select the "Register Now" button below.
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Thu25Mar20218:00 pmonline!
Tuam Cancer Care are holding a Virtual Fun Quiz on Thursday 25th of March at 8pm!
And the best part is you can take part in this Quiz from the comfort of your own home, from wherever you are in the world, as it is being held online through Zoom.
Registration is €10 per household!
8 rounds of fun general knowledge questions, in timed rounds.
A list of the top 10 performing households will be shown every few rounds. In the case of a tie breaker, the winner will be the household with the quickest answers! So no time for googling!!
1st prize: €100 One4all voucher
2nd prize: €50 One4all voucher
3rd prize: €25 One4all voucherFamily and friends from home or away can all play! There is a €50 One4all voucher for the geographically furthest away household to take part in the quiz, so get your family living in Australia, US, UK or anywhere else involved.
Overseas winners can nominate someone in Ireland to receive their prize.To take part in this event you will need access to a smart phone and one other device, i.e. second smart phone/laptop/tablet/ desktop computer. Zoom must be installed on one of these devices. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the Zoom link to join the Quiz on the night.
To register click here
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Sun10Oct2021
For the past six years, we have come together to honour and celebrate cancer survivors and recognise their supporters. We will continue with this tradition in a virtual way again this year, that protects the health and well being of our community. And although we will miss gathering in person in the Palace Grounds, we are excited about the opportunity to celebrate, virtually, with cancer survivors and their families and friends.We are asking you to get together with your own family and supporters, choose a time and a place that is special to you and walk 5km on Sunday 10th of October.To register for the walk please click hereContact the Centre on 093 28522 -
Sun09Oct2022Sun16Oct2022Somewhere that is special to you
We asking you to take part in the Walk of Hope and Memories 2022 and to help raise funds by walking in hope and solidarity with those going through cancer treatment, living with cancer or in memory of someone special who you have lost, at a day or time that suits you, during the week October 9th – 16th, at a place that is special to you.For more information and to register to take part, please click here.
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Fri16Dec2022
Christmas Jumper Day 2022
takes place on Friday 16th December!Help us spread the Festive Spirit to all schools, creches, shops, small businesses, clubs and factories.
Click here for details on Christmas Jumper Day 2022 and to register.
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Sat18Feb202310am - 6pmTuam Stars Clubhouse, Dublin Rd, H54 XY05
Tuam Cancer Care will be holding a Pop Up Shop fundraiser at Tuam Star’s Clubhouse on Saturday February 18th 10am – 6pm. This event has been extremely popular in the past and this year it will be bigger and better than ever! 100% proceeds on the day will go to Tuam Cancer Care.
Items available for sale on the day!
Good quality Women’s Clothes,
Handbags & Accessories,
Sports Jerseys
Unwanted gifts
Jewellery, Wallets, Perfume,
Occasion Hats & Headgear,
Coats.Your support will be greatly appreciated!
Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages, @tuamcancercarecentre, for more details on the event and a peek at what will be available the day.
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Sat15Apr2023Sun16Apr2023
The Tuam Cancer Care Church Gate Collection is returning this year on the 15th and 16th of April in the following Churches, your support would be greatly appreciated.
Corofin St Colman’s Church Belclare Sacred Heart Church Milltown St Joseph’s Church Abbeyknockmoy St Bernard’s Church Brooklodge Church of the Immaculate Conception Killererin St Mary’s Church Tuam Tuam Cathedral Moylough St Patrick’s Church Dunmore Our Lady & St Nicholas Garrafrauns St Patricks Church Kiltevna Christ the King Church Headford St Mary’s Church Caherlistrane The Church of Mary Immaculate & St Joseph Cortoon St Patrick’s Church Kilconly St Conleth’s Church Kilbannon St Benan’s Church Claren St Mary’s Church -
Sat02Mar202410am - 6pmTuam Stars Clubhouse, Dublin Rd, H54 XY05
Following on from last year’s extremely successful event, the Tuam Cancer Care Pop Up Shop fundraiser is returning to the Tuam Star’s Clubhouse on Saturday March 2nd 10am – 6pm.They are asking the public for donations so that they can sell the items at the event to raise much needed funds for Tuam Cancer Care. 100% proceeds on the day will go to Tuam Cancer Care.What you can donate:Unopened Gifts sets, Candles, Perfume, Women’s Wear, Handbags, Jewellery, Accessories, Occasion Wear, Hats & Fascinators, JerseysDonations can be dropped to Tuam Cancer Care Centre by Thursday 29th February during the hours of 1pm-3pm (Mon-Thurs) and 1-2pm (Friday) or contact Orla Heneghan, to arrange pick up, on 086 1702220. Your support will be greatly appreciated!Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for more details on the event and a peek at what will be available the day. -
Sun20Oct20242:00 pmPalace Grounds TuamTuam Cancer Care are delighted to be once again holding The Survivor’s Celebration Walk in the Palace Grounds, Tuam, on Sunday 20th October at 2pm.
The walk gives us an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors and their families and friends, in a lively, warm atmosphere, with music and entertainment. The event also reflects the support that people receive through our services, and at the same time raise much needed funds for the Centre.
The Walk will include teams of cancer survivors, their families/friends and supporters, walking 3 laps of the Palace Grounds, symbolising the journey that they are on together.
For more details on the walk or to register to take part please click here.
093 28522
support@tuamcancercare.ie
