“Daffodil Day”, Kerry Hospice, & NBCRI
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Away from the noise of the Pandemic, Cancer continues its menacing march through our communities and our families.
Having lost my beloved Dad (Jimmy Foley) to cancer some 20 years ago, our family was shocked when I was diagnosed with cancer on 26th August 2020. Shocked - because I had no symptoms whatsoever. It’s almost a miracle that my cancer was found in time and I like to think my Dad played a big part.
Being told I had stage 3 hormone based breast cancer was gut wrenching and devastating for both me and my family. But I have been so blessed and am so grateful for the love, care, prayers and encouragement of my husband, my mum, my sister, my extended family, the most dearest of friends all over the world, work colleagues, and an exceptional medical team.
The good news is that I am doing really well and almost finished my treatment. Just 4 weeks of radiotherapy to go and counting.
Thankfully, I will be joining the more than 200,000 cancer survivors in Ireland.
It can be very hard making sense of a diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system while under such stress and emotional turmoil.
During my journey, I have been awed and humbled by the work of those who give of themselves to support others. The Irish cancer society and daffodil nurses provide the most amazing care and support to cancer patients like I and our loved ones.
The Irish Cancer Society’s main fundraiser has been Daffodil day. As the first flower of Spring, the Daffodil has become an iconic symbol of Hope and Cancer research.
Friday 26th March 2021 is National Daffodil Day and due to the ongoing pandemic, this year will again be a Daffodil Day like no other.
To help raise much needed funds for Daffodil Day, Kerry Hospice & National Breast Cancer Research Institute, I am planning to do a 10km walk and would greatly appreciate your support which will help to raise much needed funds so they can continue to provide crucial services to the children, adults and their families on a cancer journey.
Thank you for your support .
With love & gratitude
Marie x
#DaffodilDay @irishcancersociety #cancerresearch @breastcancer_researach #nbcri @kerryhospice1
Having lost my beloved Dad (Jimmy Foley) to cancer some 20 years ago, our family was shocked when I was diagnosed with cancer on 26th August 2020. Shocked - because I had no symptoms whatsoever. It’s almost a miracle that my cancer was found in time and I like to think my Dad played a big part.
Being told I had stage 3 hormone based breast cancer was gut wrenching and devastating for both me and my family. But I have been so blessed and am so grateful for the love, care, prayers and encouragement of my husband, my mum, my sister, my extended family, the most dearest of friends all over the world, work colleagues, and an exceptional medical team.
The good news is that I am doing really well and almost finished my treatment. Just 4 weeks of radiotherapy to go and counting.
Thankfully, I will be joining the more than 200,000 cancer survivors in Ireland.
It can be very hard making sense of a diagnosis and navigating the healthcare system while under such stress and emotional turmoil.
During my journey, I have been awed and humbled by the work of those who give of themselves to support others. The Irish cancer society and daffodil nurses provide the most amazing care and support to cancer patients like I and our loved ones.
The Irish Cancer Society’s main fundraiser has been Daffodil day. As the first flower of Spring, the Daffodil has become an iconic symbol of Hope and Cancer research.
Friday 26th March 2021 is National Daffodil Day and due to the ongoing pandemic, this year will again be a Daffodil Day like no other.
To help raise much needed funds for Daffodil Day, Kerry Hospice & National Breast Cancer Research Institute, I am planning to do a 10km walk and would greatly appreciate your support which will help to raise much needed funds so they can continue to provide crucial services to the children, adults and their families on a cancer journey.
Thank you for your support .
With love & gratitude
Marie x
#DaffodilDay @irishcancersociety #cancerresearch @breastcancer_researach #nbcri @kerryhospice1
Organizer
Marie Chawke (Foley)
Organizer
County Kerry, Kerry