Rion & Dannys 26 miles fundraising for Oesophageal Cancer Fund in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026

We’re Ríon McKenna and Danny Collins, and we’re running the Dublin marathon to raise money & awareness for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund. Ríon is running in memory of her dad, Raymond McKenna, who sadly passed away in 2020 after a long battle with Oesophageal Cancer. Danny is running for a close friend who he recently lost to cancer. We’ve helped with OCF fundraising before, but this time we wanted to really push ourselves and step outside our comfort zones by taking on a marathon for a cause that means so much to us. Oesophageal cancer has one of the highest mortality rates in Ireland, which is why awareness, early detection, and support are so important. We’re doing this for the people we’ve lost, for those still fighting, and for every family affected. Any donation or share would mean so much to us. Thank you for supporting us and helping the OCF continue their amazing work.

About Oesophageal Cancer Fund

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is the national charity for Oesophageal Cancer in Ireland. Bringing the good fight to a bad cancer; we provide a three-pronged, desperately needed service: - We increase awareness of related symptoms to promote early diagnosis & prevention - We raise funds to support breakthrough research into its causes, potential cures & treatment - We investigate and find inventive ways to meet the specific ongoing needs of and provide support to anyone living with this difficult cancer. We are passionately committed to the eradication of this disease; until that happens we will help those affected live full, long lives.

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 Fundraising Campaign

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