World Gynaecological Oncology Day was on 20th September 2022 and women across Ireland marked the day by taking part in a Dip or Dance Challenge. This World GO Day focused on reducing the risk of uterine cancer. The Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology (INGO), of which the Foundation is an active member, highlighted the importance […]
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Huge Nationwide Effort for World Ovarian Cancer Day 2022!
This year’s World Ovarian Cancer Day campaign was taken to the next level with huge co-ordination amongst the members of the Irish Network for Gynaecological Oncology and the use of a professional marketing/public relations agency. The aim was to reach a broader audience and to start a conversation amongst women of all ages about signs […]
The Emer Casey Foundation Therapy Room at Cork ARC House
Many thanks to all at Cork ARC Cancer Support House for the very moving evening recently when Emer’s name was put on one of their fabulous new Therapy Rooms. It has been a pleasure to work with the dedicated team at Cork ARC House as they planned and opened their stunning new premises in Cork. […]
World Gynaecologic Oncology (GO) Day 2021
World Gynaecologic Oncology Day on 20th September every year is becoming a perfect partner to the more established World Ovarian Cancer Day on 8th May, annually. The Foundation once again joined with a growing number of patient organisations, research bodies and care centres to mark this day by coming together to raise awareness of the […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day, 8th May 2021
As World Ovarian Cancer Day approaches, we will be sharing more content about ovarian cancer signs and symptoms; about advances in medical treatments for patients and about positive stories from ovarian cancer survivors. We have been working hard with the very active ovarian cancer community in Ireland over the past few months – patient groups, […]
In Memoriam Brendan Casey
We are deeply saddened to report that Brendan Casey, father of Emer, passed away peacefully on 28 August 2020. He was a driving force behind the work of the Emer Casey Foundation and he will be greatly missed. Many of you will have come across Brendan at his practical, cheerful, optimistic best on the sidelines […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day – a Lookback on 2019/2020
It’s been a strange end to the year – from one World Ovarian Cancer Day to another. We are focusing on marking WOCD 2020 safely online and highlighting the need for all women to take heed of any signs or symptoms of ovarian cancer even as their healthcare routine is disrupted by COVID-19. It’s still […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day 8th May – a timely reminder not to ignore symptoms
In the midst of the global pandemic, Ireland’s foremost ovarian cancer experts are advising women across Ireland not to ignore the warning signs of ovarian cancer. World Ovarian Cancer Day is a global movement bringing women living with ovarian cancer, their families and supporters, patient advocacy organisations, medical practitioners and researchers together each year on […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for music in aid of the Emer Casey Foundation!
The Foundation was fortunate to be the beneficiary of two wonderful musical events in the run up to Christmas in Dublin. We are so grateful to the production team, cast and crew of Mamma Mia! for supporting us at the opening of this outstanding show at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. The whole Mamma Mia! […]
11th Annual London 10k set for Sunday 17th November 2019
The 11th Annual Emer Casey London 10k will take place in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill on Sunday, 17th November next at 9.30am. The Foundation is indebted to Herne Hill Harriers, who have again done the lion’s share in organising this event. The organisers are delighted to welcome Canopy Beer based in Norwood Road, Herne Hill […]