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Cancer Care West. The West of Ireland Charity. Supporting cancer patients and their families.

At our Cancer Support Centre we offer a diverse range of services, available free of charge to anyone affected by cancer – patients, carers, family members and close friends. From first sign of symptoms, through waiting for results, during treatment and beyond our centre is here for you and those you care about. Our services range from counselling to complementary therapies, social and group activities. We pride ourselves in ensuring that we can provide support to anyone of any age, offering comfort during what can be a difficult time. The Support centre, located at 72 Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, Galway has been in operation since May 2009. In the last three years, the centre has been visited over 18,000 times by people affected by cancer, both families and patients. The really unique aspect of our service is that traditionally, psychological and support services were seen as being mainly required at the time of diagnosis of cancer.

03/11/2026

A huge thank you to Eddie, Annamarie and Robert for presenting a fantastic €7,000 to Patricia at Cancer Care West, raised through their Irish Coastal Truck Run! 🚛🌊

A massive thank you to them and to everyone who drove, donated and cheered along the way 👏

01/11/2026

🎄 Our 2026 Christmas Cards are here! 🎄

Spread some festive cheer this year and support Cancer Care West at the same time 💜💚

Each pack contains 12 cards in 6 beautiful designs, all painted and kindly donated by Galway artist Bernie Keogh, for just €7. 100% of proceeds go directly towards our Residential and Cancer Support Services, helping cancer patients and their families across the west and northwest of Ireland.

🛒 Order online at https://www.cancercarewest.ie/product/christmas-cards-2026/ and we’ll post them straight to you!

A huge thank you to FBD Insurance for sponsoring our cards this year! 🙏

29/10/2026

⏰ Reminder: FanTASHtic is just around the corner! 🥸

This November, put down the razor, grow a tash and raise some cash for Cancer Care West 💜 Every euro raised helps support cancer patients and their families across the west and northwest of Ireland, at no cost to them.

Set up your iDonate page at https://www.idonate.ie/event/fantashtic2026 or scan the QR code, and get your friends, family and co-workers involved too!

A FanTASHtic cause is right under your nose 👃

28/10/2026

⏰ Reminder! Our Fun Table Quiz in aid of Cancer Care West is tomorrow! 🏆💛

📅 Thurs 29 October, 8pm sharp (doors 7:30pm)
📍 The Bounty (Rugby Club), Athlone
💶 €40 per table of 4

Hotel breaks, a raffle, spot prizes and finger food. Round up your team and join us for a great night out for a great cause! 🙌

27/10/2026

🧘‍♂️ Yoga for Men runs again on Monday 2nd November!

Our group is for men affected by cancer, whether newly diagnosed, on treatment or post-treatment. The classes support physical, mental and emotional well-being. Pauline Berkeley leads them at our Support Centre on Seamus Quirke Road, 11:30am to 12:30pm.

To join, call 091 540040 or email [email protected] 💜💚

26/10/2026

🥸 FanTASHtic 2026 is almost here! 🥸

This November, grow a tash and raise some cash for Cancer Care West! 💜

Whether it’s a classic handlebar, a bold walrus, or your very first attempt at a ‘tash, every bit of fuzz helps support cancer patients and their families across the west and northwest of Ireland. All our services are provided at no cost, so your support truly makes a difference.

Getting involved is easy:
✅ Set up your iDonate page at https://www.idonate.ie/event/fantashtic2026
✅ Get your friends, family and co-workers on board
✅ Start growing and share your progress with us!

A FanTASHtic cause is right under your nose 👃

24/10/2026

💜💚 Best of luck to all our amazing Dublin Marathon runners! 💚💜

This weekend, our incredible team will take on 42.2 km in support of Cancer Care West, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Every kilometre you run helps people affected by cancer across the West and Northwest of Ireland. Thank you for your dedication, your training, and your generosity. 🙏

Know someone running for us? Tag them below and send them some encouragement! 👇

24/10/2026

Every step Stephen takes tomorrow is for someone special. 💙

This weekend, Stephen Doherty will run the Dublin Marathon in support of Cancer Care West, the charity that has been by his wife’s side. In his interview with Run Republic, he shares what keeps him going: “The road was still there.”

Thank you, Stephen, for running for the patients and families we support across the West. Read his story below and help us cheer him all the way to the finish line! 🏃‍♂️

🔗 https://runrepublic.com/interviews/the-road-was-still-there-the-road-was-still-there-stephen-doherty-is-running-dublin-for-the-charity-supporting-his-wife

💙 Donate to Stephen’s run: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SD77213618

Paddy Ryan speaks to Stephen Doherty about running the Dublin Marathon for Cancer Care West after his wife Nikita's cancer diagnosis, and how running has helped

23/10/2026

“My wife just laughed… and then she said go for it.” 😄

Four knee operations later, Aidan Kelly is lining up for his first ever Dublin Marathon this Sunday, and he’s running it for Cancer Care West. 💙

We’re so grateful to Aidan for taking on this huge challenge in support of patients and families across the West.

Have a read of his story with Run Republic below, and if you’re in Dublin this weekend, give him a big cheer! 👏

🔗 https://runrepublic.com/interviews/my-wife-just-laughed-and-then-she-said-go-for-it-aidan-kelly-takes-on-his-first-dublin-marathon-after-four-knee-operations

👉 Support Aidan: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AK91845956

Paddy Ryan speaks to Aidan Kelly about taking on his first Dublin Marathon at 46 despite four knee operations, balancing training with four young children and r

23/10/2026

⏰ Game-A-Thon 10 is this weekend! 🎲🍩

25 hours of gaming at Dungeons & Donuts in aid of Cancer Care West 💜💚

📅 Sat 24 Oct, 12pm to Sun 25 Oct, 12pm

Drop in and roll for a great cause! 🙌

Address

72 Seamus Quirke Road, Westside
Galway

Website

http://www.cancercarewest.ie/

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