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Dungeons & Donuts will host their 3rd annual GAMEATHON in aid of Cancer Care West this October bank Holiday weekend.
To date, Dugeons and Donuts have raised €12,000 for CCW – making the GAMEATHON, an enormously successful event.
If you have any interest in participating this year, please contact Ronan at [email protected]
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The third Galway Bay Fm Make a Difference Galway Radiothon will take place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th April 2017.
You can support Galway Radiothon by signing up to become a friend for life and make a donation each month. To register just click here.
One off donations are also greatly appreciated – to make a donation please click here.
During the Galway Bay Fm Make a Difference Galway Radiothon we will play stories which feature people’s personal experience with cancer and life limiting illnesses.
Funds raised will purchase state of the art equipment and make improvements to services to ensure those living with cancer and life limiting illnesses get the care they deserve close to home.
Funds raised through the Make a Difference Galway Radiothon will be granted to the benefitting charities equally.
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7 October 2017
Inclusion, romance, pure grit, charity and personal challenges – Run Galway Bay has it all!
Why not take part in the 10k,, half marathon or full marathon route through the promenade and streets of Salthill – Cancer Care West receives €5 from each entry. And if you would like to fundraise for us to raise even more that would be fantastic.
Got any questions about this event? Drop Sharon a line – [email protected]
Online registration – www.rungalwaybay.com
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22 July 2017
The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West takes place on Saturday July 22nd, 2017. The swim across Galway Bay from Auginish in Co. Clare to Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill is a distance of approx 13 Kilometres (Km) and is the only bay swim crossing on the Wild Atlantic Way.
A documentary video which captures the essence of the Galway Bay Swim and where the fundraising goes is available on YouTube:
Highlights Video of the Galway Bay Swim (3 Mins):
Full Documentary Video of the Galway Bay Swim (20 Mins):
To register your interest in the 2017 swim, register online at www.galwaybayswim.com
Got any questions about the event? Drop David a line – [email protected]
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Date to be finally confirmed
A challenging six Bens, eleven hour mountain hike, over very rough upland in the famous Twelve Bens range.
The Glencoaghan Horseshoe is considered to be one of Ireland’s most dramatic mountain hikes, and includes six of the 12 Bens. Features stunning valleys, sheer quartzite peaks, mountain lakes, gaps and spectacular views (on clear days!). There are a couple of short sections of scrambling (requiring the use of hands). Distance is about 15km with about 1700m of total ascent. The terrain includes rocky mountain tops, steep open hillside, wet bog and sheep tracks. Requires a very high level of mountain fitness, a head for heights, food and 2L of water. You will also need strong walking boots with good ankle support (there are several steep descents including scree), along with several outdoor layers (including waterproof outer layers, hat, gloves):
Got any questions about the event? Drop David a line – [email protected]
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5 June 2017
Did you know that the Dublin Women’s Mini Marathon is the biggest single day charity event in Ireland and the biggest all-female event of its type in the world? If you would like to take part in the 2017 Women’s Mini Marathon and be part of the Cancer Care West team please get in touch for a fundraising pack – [email protected] or by phone 091 545000
Got any questions about the event? Drop Rachel a line – [email protected]
See more at: https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/
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Take part in one of the world’s most scenic events in the west of Ireland. The Connemara Marathon attracts runners and walkers from all over the world for the half, full and ultra marathon running and walking events.
Charity Entry Fee: €70, plus fundraising commitment of €100
To participate in the Connemarathon for Cancer Care West we ask you to raise or donate a minimum of €100 – these funds go directly to the funding of Cancer Care West’s emotional and practical support services in the west of Ireland.
If you would like to raise funds online, please setup your fundraising page online here – www.idonate.ie
or www.justgiving.com/ or www.everydayhero.com/ie
Cancer Care West charity entry includes:
About the Connemarathon 2018
There are three race distances – Ultra Marathon (39.3 miles); Full Marathon (26.2 miles); Half Marathon (13.1 miles), all taking place on the same day. This year the event takes place on Sunday 22rd April 2018.
If you would like to take part in the Connemara Marathon in support of Cancer Care West, please contact us for a fundraising pack – [email protected]
See more at www.connemarathon.com
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Donegal to Galway
In aid of Cancer Care West
Thursday 18th – Saturday 20th May 2017
Route to be confirmed, tentative itinerary as follows:
Thursday: Depart Galway by bus Thursday afternoon, dinner and overnight in Donegal
Friday: Breakfast and bike check. Cycle to Ballina with lunch approximately half way, pit stops and cycle support en route. Overnight and dinner in Ballina
Saturday: Breakfast and bike check. Cycle to Galway with lunch approximately half way, pit stops and cycle support en route. Arrive Galway Saturday afternoon.
Registration fee (contribution towards costs) €150
Plus sponsorship commitment €500
Limited to 50 places
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Cancer Care West’s ladies and men’s golf societies. Annual membership fee covers all outings for the season. All proceeds to Cancer Care West. Come and play some of the best courses in the west of Ireland!
Oyster Pearl Golf Society (ladies) for further information please contact Rachel Dooley 091 545000 [email protected]
Oyster Golf Society (men’s) – for further information please contact David O Donnell 091 545000 – [email protected]
Galway Cancer Support Center
Charity Registered Number : 20030438
CHY Number : 11260
