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Kerry Volunteers Wanted To Help Out On Charity’s ‘Lollipop Day’

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THE Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) needs people in Kerry to help with their 19th annual Lollipop Day.

On Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29, the national charity will host its fundraising and awareness day in Kerry to help raise funds for Oesophageal Cancer across the country.

Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€3) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund.

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Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF would simply not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of highlighting symptoms awareness, raising funds for innovative research into improved treatment outcomes for patients, and supporting anyone affected by this niche cancer in Ireland.

To date, the OCF has contributed €1.8 million in funding for Oesophageal Cancer research by the country’s leading experts into this disease and helped establish the nations’ first National Barrett’s Oesophagus Registry and Bio Bank, a vital step in developing an understanding of this cancer today and in the future.

If you have a few hours to spare on Friday, 28th and/or Saturday, 29th of February, they would love you to volunteer either on your own or with friends in Kerry towns. If interested please register at https://www.ocf.ie/register-for-lollipop-day-2020/

 

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Volunteers Needed In Kerry For Lollipop Day

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THE Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) needs your help this March.

For the 18th annual Lollipop Day, the OCF is calling for volunteers in Kerry on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 to help raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer.

Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€2) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund.  Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF would not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of awareness, research and better outcomes for patients and their families with this cancer in Ireland.

To date OCF has contributed almost €1.4 million in funding for oesophageal cancer research by the country’s leading experts into this disease and helped establish the National Barrett’s Oesophagus Register and Bio Bank, a vital step in developing an understanding of this cancer.

If you have a few hours to spare on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, pop down on your own or with friends, have some fun and help the OCF.

“We are very fortunate to have an ever-increasing number of dedicated volunteers, all of whom make Lollipop Day possible and a success every year,” said Noelle Ryan, OCF chairperson.  “But we still need more volunteers so if anyone or any group is interested in helping out, please contact us on www.lollipopday.ie.”

For more information on Lollipop Day; to volunteer, to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday.ie or to volunteer in Kerry call Anne Cantrell on 086 454 2713.  Check out the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/lollipopday

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Kerry Volunteers Needed To Help Out On Lollipop Day

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THE Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) needs the help of Kerry people this February for their 17th annual Lollipop Day.

The OCF is calling for volunteers in the county on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 to help raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer.

Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€2) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund.

Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF would not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of awareness, research and better outcomes for patients and their families with this cancer in Ireland.

Chief Executive of the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, Noelle Ryan, said: “We are very fortunate to have an ever increasing number of dedicated volunteers, all of whom make Lollipop Day possible and a success every year. We never have enough volunteers so if anyone or any group is interested in helping out, please contact us on www.lollipopday.ie.”

If you have a few hours to spare on he dates above, pop down on your own or with friends, have some fun and help the OCF.

For more information on Lollipop Day; to volunteer, to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday.ie or to volunteer in Kerry call Eileen on 086 069 7328.

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Show Your Support For The OCF On Lollipop Day This Weekend

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THE 16th annual Lollipop Day, for the Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) will take place this weekend on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4.

The OCF is asking for support this weekend to help raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer. Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€2) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer.

Volunteers in Tralee will be selling the lollipops outside Garveys Supervalu, Rock Street.

The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is a voluntary organisation and Ireland’s voice for Oesophageal Cancer. Established in 2001, the organisation receives no HSE or state funding of any kind and is wholly reliant on fundraising income and therefore, no top-up payments of any kind occur.

Money raised is used exclusively for research and raising awareness for oesophageal cancer. All of their Trustees and Scientific Board members work on a voluntary basis and receive no fees or remuneration for their involvement with the OCF.

Without the generosity and support they receive from the public, the OCF would not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of awareness, research and better outcomes for patients and their families with this cancer in Ireland.

Noelle Ryan, OCF CEO, said:“We are very fortunate to have an ever increasing number of dedicated volunteers, all of whom make Lollipop Day possible and a success every year.

For more information on Lollipop Day; or to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday.ie

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Oesophageal Cancer Fund Looking For Lollipop Day Volunteers In Kerry

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Padraig Harrington promoting Lollipop Day.

THE Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) is looking for volunteers in Kerry for Lollipop Days on March 3rd and 4th.

Lollipop Day involves thousands of people selling lollipops (€2) nationwide, in an effort to raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer.

Without the generosity and support from volunteers, the OCF would not be able to provide the vital role it does in terms of awareness, research and better outcomes for patients and their families with this cancer in Ireland.

If you have a few hours to spare on Friday, 3rd and Saturday 4th of March, pop down on your own or with friends, have some fun and help the OCF.

Pádraig  Harrington, OCF Patron, said: “Volunteers are so important for Lollipop Day. If you can give some time on the 3rd and 4th of March it will make the world of difference

Noelle Ryan, OCF CEO, said: “We are very fortunate to have an ever increasing number of dedicated volunteers, all of whom make Lollipop Day possible and a success every year.

“But we still need more volunteers so if anyone or any group is interested in helping out, please contact us on www.lollipopday.ie.”

For more information on Lollipop Day; to volunteer, to make a donation, go to www.lollipopday.ieor to volunteer in Kerry call Brenda on 087 950 8255.