Fundraising Page of Ricky Quillinan

Ricky Quillinan fundraising for Breakthrough Cancer Research in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2024

I am running the Dublin City Marathon in October this year and will be using this as an opportunity to fundraise for two very important causes chosen for personal reasons - Breakthrough Cancer Research and the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre. In October 2022, I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after suffering an unexpected seizure. I subsequently underwent intensive treatment which involved brain surgery, 6 consecutive weeks of radiotherapy and 12 months of chemotherapy. I decided to set myself the goal of completing my first marathon after finishing my course of treatment at the beginning of this year. I will be donating 75% of funds raised directly to Breakthrough Cancer Research, the leading research charity in Ireland for poor prognosis cancers, and the remaining 25% to Cuisle Centre Portlaoise. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading, Ricky

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Breakthrough Cancer Research is an Irish medical research charity focused on cancer, working hard to make sure our family, friends, and communities have access to the best treatments for cancer and never have to hear the words, 'there is no hope.' Breakthrough invests in world-class research to impact the quality of life for people with cancer, and to save lives. Particularly focusing on improving the outcomes for cancers that are currently poorly served by available treatment options.

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Charity fundraising has always been at the heart of the Dublin Marathon, with over €9 million raised each year by our amazing runners. Take part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon and raise funds for a cause close to your heart!