Chris Griffin (left) presents the proceeds of the Tralee Daffodil Day collection to Nicola McMahon of the Irish Cancer Society. Also pictured in front is Noreen O’Mahony of Kirbys Brogue Inn. At back is Brenda Griffin, Aidan Griffin, Ed O’Connor and Alanna O’Connor. Photo by Dermot CreanTRALEE people can be proud of their generosity towards this year’s Daffodil Day fundraiser as an incredible amount was raised for the Irish Cancer Society.
Chris Griffin of the Tralee branch of the ICS and her team were out on the streets on Friday, March 20 collecting funds and an amazing €13,100 was raised to support cancer patients and their families in Kerry.
The cheque was presented to Nicola McMahon of the Irish Cancer Society outside Kirbys Brogue Inn on Friday.
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Last year, the Irish Cancer Society Transport Service, which brings patients to and from cancer treatment, delivered 999 free lifts for 73 cancer patients in Kerry.
It provided 263 nights of Night Nursing care to allow Kerry patients at the end of life to spend their final days surrounded by their loved ones.
The ICS provided 735 free counselling sessions for those affected by cancer in Kerry and 368 supporting and comforting conversations with people affected by cancer were facilitated through the ICS support line and Daffodil Centre nurses.
