Irish Cancer Society

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Irish Cancer Society
Cumann Ailse na hÉireann
Formation10 October 1963;60 years ago (1963-10-10)
Founder Austin Darragh
Founded at Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Type Private limited by guarantee
Registration no.CHY5863
PurposeEliminating cancer
Location
Coordinates 53°20′5″N6°14′16″W / 53.33472°N 6.23778°W / 53.33472; -6.23778
Budget (2016)
€20 million
Staff (2016)
150
Volunteers (2016)
1,000
Website www.cancer.ie
Formerly called
Conquer Cancer Campaign

The Irish Cancer Society (formerly known as the Conquer Cancer Campaign) is the national charity in the Republic of Ireland dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, and improving the lives of those who have cancer. [1]

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History

Foundation of the society

The Society was founded on October 10, 1963, as Conquer Cancer Campaign by Austin Darragh, a general practitioner, and is 94% financed by voluntary contributions from the public. [2] [3] It is the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland. The four strategic goals of the Society's current strategy statement (2013–2017) surround improving the lives of those affected by cancer, reducing the risk of cancer, influencing public policy on cancer and leading excellent collaborative research. [4] The Society is governed by a board of directors composed of leading medical, scientific and business persons. The Board is also advised by a number of expert committees. [5] In 1992, the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Heart Foundation co-founded ASH Ireland to promote smoking cessation. [6]

Education

In the area of education, the Society provides educational bursaries to nurses who undertake the Higher Diploma in cancer and Palliative Care Nursing. The Irish Cancer Society is also committed to the continuing education of non-specialised nurses caring for cancer patients through a five-day educational programme which is intended as an introduction to the concept of cancer nursing.

Daffodil Day

The largest single fund-raising activity of the Irish Cancer Society is the annual Daffodil Day. It is responsible for 20% of all income. [7] The first Daffodil Day in Ireland was held in 1988 and was led by President of the Irish Cancer Society, Professor Austin Daragh and the CEO, Tom Hudson. [8] Charles Cully had been President of the Society from 1984 to 1987 and he was inspired by the Canadian Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day has been held in Ireland every year since and it has become a major annual event. [9] In 2008 approximately 4 million euro was collected. The Daffodil became the logo of the Irish Cancer Society in 2001 and has also become the Canadian Cancer Society logo. In effect it is becoming an international symbol for Cancer and Daffodil Days are now held in the US, Australia and other countries. It started in 1957 when a volunteer in Canada by the name of Fran Shannon, started selling Daffodils to collect money during a fundraising event for the CCS. [10]

Funding

The Irish Cancer Society has several sources of income, with Daffodil day providing 20% of their funds as of 2013. The money raised by the Irish Cancer Society is spent on research, providing information, support and services, increasing cancer awareness, keeping cancer at the top of the Government agenda and funding fundraising events. [11]

Dell main sponsor

Since 2011, Dell is the main corporate sponsor for Daffodil Day. Many Dell employees from the Dell offices in Cherrywood and Limerick support the event. In 2012, over 500 Dell employees in Ireland supported the campaign, on the day itself, but also in the weeks before by assisting the Society in their Dublin based warehouse to send out the merchandise to all companies and organisations that support Daffodil Day. [12]

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

In 2020 [13] [7] and 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland, Daffodil Day became a virtual event. The Irish Cancer Society stated that it suffered a fall in charitable donations of €2M over the course of the pandemic, with a drop of 50% in funds raised during Daffodil Day 2020. [14] [15]

Shave Or Dye Campaign

Today FM's 'Shave Or Dye' Campaign helps raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. [16] The Campaign's instigator, Gill Waters was presented with a People of the Year Award in 2012 for her work with this campaign. [17] The annual fundraiser is now called 'Dare to Care'. [18]

Irish Redhead Convention

The Irish Redhead Convention is a three-day festival that started in 2010 and occurs annually in late August in the Irish town of Crosshaven. The festival serves to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society [19] and includes events such as carrot tossing, games, red-head themed films, and markets. [20] While the event is meant for red heads to unite, it is open to people of all hair colours and even includes events like red hair dyeing. The event was cancelled in December 2016. [21]

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References

  1. ↑ "About the Irish Cancer Society". Irish Cancer Society. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Who we are". Irish Cancer Society. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Irish Cancer Society - Irish Company Info - SoloCheck". www.solocheck.ie. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "What we do". Irish Cancer Society. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Our leadership". Irish Cancer Society. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "About ASH Ireland, Council of the Irish Heart Foundation". 16 March 2013.
  7. 1 2 Daly, Adam (11 March 2020). "Irish Cancer Society expects to take 'huge hit' financially after cancelling Daffodil Day". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "About Daffodil Day". Irish Cancer Society. 11 June 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  9. ↑ Facebook: Daffodil day 2012: 25th birthday, visited on Daffodil day 2013
  10. ↑ Website Canadian Cancer Society: The Story of Daffodil Days, 10 December 2009. Visited: 22 March 2013
  11. 1 2 Barry, Aoife (1 March 2013). "Where does Daffodil Day money go to?". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
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  13. ↑ "Irish Cancer Society appeal for digital Daffodil Day donations". RTÉ News. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
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  17. ↑ "Heroes at national and community levels honoured in emotional ceremony". 17 September 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  18. ↑ "Today FM wants you to be a Dancer for Cancer with Dare to Care 2019". RadioToday. 4 April 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
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