I’m doing the marathon this Sunday (walking!) to raise funds for Cancer Trials Ireland. I’m not a runner, but I started to think about this over the summer. With 2 days to go, I’ve finally made the decision. It won’t be fast; I might not even make it across the finish line. But I’ve got a stubborn streak that doesn’t give up easily, so while it’ll be slow and miserable, I think I’ll get to the finish in about 6 hours. I’m walking to raise funds for Cancer Trials Ireland. Like many of you, I’ve lost extended family and a couple of good friends to cancer in the last few years. Some of you might not be in a position to make a big donation, but please consider €10 and a thumbs up (even anonymously) to let me know you’re backing me. Others may be responsible for a large CSR budget, so here’s your chance! I know that everybody has been impacted in some way by cancer, and the more trials that are carried out, the more we learn about treatments and cures. Any support will be much appreciated.

About Cancer Trials Ireland CLG

Cancer Trials Ireland is the leading cancer trials organisation in Ireland, working to give more people with cancer access to high-quality clinical trials and potentially life-altering new approaches to treatment.

We bring together the people, expertise and infrastructure needed to make cancer trials happen across Ireland. Our network includes leading medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, haematologists, research nurses, pharmacists, data managers, translational scientists and other research specialists.

Some 98% of cancer-treating specialists in Ireland are members of Cancer Trials Ireland, creating a strong national network through which patients can access cancer trials.

To date, Cancer Trials Ireland has recorded more than 30,000 trial accruals, including almost 5,000 in 2025 alone.

Our ambition is to maximise access to cancer trials for patients in Ireland, while making Ireland a highly attractive location for high-quality cancer trials.

By supporting Cancer Trials Ireland, you are helping us bring more cancer trials to Ireland and create more opportunities for patients to access potentially life-changing treatments.

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2024 Fundraising Campaign

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