Marilyn's Mater Paddle 2025

Well hello again Darlings! Are you ready for the most swinging, glamorous and glitzy event of the summer? Join us at the second annual Marilyn’s Mater Paddle, taking place Sunday, 25th May in Donabate, Co. Dublin, all to support women’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital.

*GET YOUR TICKET VIA THE FORM BELOW!*

I want to ‘boop boop be do’ it, but how?

Ready to become part of this iconic event? To get your name on the guest list:

Pay just €25 to secure your spot and start your fundraising today! 

Your ticket will get you entry to the paddle and the Marilyn Mixer after-party, as well as your Paddle Pack, complete with platinum Marilyn wig, retro red shades and 1950s beach ball to make you the perfect Seaside Star.

All you need to bring is bring your own dress or swimsuit and your favourite shade of red lippy to really bring the look to life.

So, grab your ticket, start practicing your best Marilyn pose, and get ready to paddle like a Hollywood legend! And don’t forget to tell your pals so they can be part of THE event of the summer too.

Supporting Women's Cancer Care

The Mater Hospital Foundation exists to support patients and their families in the Mater Public Hospital. Our goal this year is to provide urgent funding where it’s needed most in our hospital so we can speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatments and provide world-class care to the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors.

Why it Matters

It's vital the Mater has the equipment, supports, facilities, and the research capabilities to save lives - that's where the funds you raise come in.

We want to build on what our supporters have made possible so far. Will you be a Marilyn and stand beside every woman undergoing cancer treatment in the Mater? Together, we can do so much more!

What is a 'Paddle'?

The Marilyn ‘Paddle’ is a chance to stroll, splash around or have a little dip in the sea water at Donabate... up to about waist or chest deep, at most.

What the day looks like

• 9.30am Registration opens – At the Shoreline Hotel. We'll just need to check in those that have purchased their tickets and provide them with an ‘access’ wristband, etc., for the beach. Registration will stay open until 10.50am approx., so you don’t need to be there first thing, but those who are can gather with fellow Marilyns, enjoy the vibes, etc.
• 11:00am Head down to the beach – head on to the sand for the paddle itself. Depending on numbers it could take us approx.. 15 mins to get down.  At that stage, with all in order re the tides – we get in, make a splash, pose for some pics… or some may prefer to stay dry and enjoy the fun from the beach while sashaying around and showing off their Marilyn style.
• 12:00 Noon Back to the Shoreline – Join our Marilyn Mixer after party. Pick up your goodie bag, enjoy some refreshments, dance away to some retro hits.
• Circa 1:30pm - The lights go down for another year.

If you've got a query we'd love to hear from you. Just drop Tom a line at fundraising@materfoundation.ie 

*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE DAY?*

- PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR MARILYNS -

If you can't make it on the 25th May... you can still get behind our magnificent Marilyn's fundraising as they seek to make that life-changing difference for women undergoing cancer care.

Simply click on the link below and hit the Donate Now button - YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS    -https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/campaign/Marilyns_Mater_Paddle_2025