'I’m coming to see you grandad on my bike! It might take a while but I will get there.’

Cancer Care West was there for me when I didn’t know what to expect

I had a good network of family and friend’s but sessions with the counsellor helped me deal with everything at my own pace

It is wonderful that I have been able to stay with Mary during her treatment

At Inis Aoibhinn people are kind and understanding, no-one intrudes but yet you know they are there for you.

The rug was well and truly pulled from under me

I was completely unprepared for the wonderful kindness and warmth that I experienced

Organising the event has helped me to deal with Mags’ diagnosis and gave me a purpose during a difficult time.

 I will never forget the love and support I received during my treatment and afterwards.

You think about saving for retirement or holidays, but you don’t think about saving for being sick

We get great support from the local community.

I was made feel welcome from the moment I arrived at Inis Aoibhinn.

There were times I really felt lost, it would have been so much worse if I didn’t have the support of Cancer Care West though

I can relax and just concentrate on myself and my needs because literally everything else is done for me

To have all of this provided for free and with it to be shown such kindness and support was really marvellous.

The relief of the emotional and financial support was huge

It was fantastic to be around other people who had had similar experiences, especially after being isolated for so long.

I simply wouldn’t have had access to any of these support services if I had had to pay for them myself.

I was so comfortable at the lodge and everything was done for me so I didn’t have to worry about a single thing.

My lights have raised over €30,000 for Cancer Care West and I know that this is helping other families

The Cancer Care West Support Centre therefore has been an integral part of my cancer journey

I would have been totally lost without the support of Cancer Care West

We get great support from the local community.