Inspiring Stories

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

The relief of the emotional and financial support was huge

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

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

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

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

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

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

We get great support from the local community.

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

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

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

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

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

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