every week in ireland

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Every week in Ireland Six children, teenagers or young adults

are told the devastating news they have cancer

The Cancer Fund for Children

– Ireland’s leading children’s cancer charity– 40 years experience supporting young people

between the ages of 0 and 24 – We understand the devastating impact a cancer

diagnosis and treatment has on the whole family– CFC’s Specialists provides practical, emotional &

therapeutic support to 500 families every year3

SERVICES: At Home, In the Community & Hospital

• One-to-One Support• Group Support • Sibling Support• Young Shoulders Programme• Bereavement Support• Financial Support

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Narnia Log Cabin

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Introducing Daisy Lodge

DAISY LODGE

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Daisy Lodge comprises a 16,000 sq. ft. therapeutic and wellbeing centre

This £3m centre is the first of its kind in the UK & Ireland

It will provide short breaks for up to 500 families a year

Opening Spring 2014

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Short Breaks at Daisy Lodge

*architects impression

At Daisy Lodge families will have precious time to…..• be together as a family during a traumatic and

challenging time• benefit from therapeutic and holistic support

provided by CFC’s experienced team of Specialists• share experiences and gain support from other

families in a similar situation• create special memories together

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“A short break was an escape for us. It was like a sanctuary, a safe haven away from the gruelling routine of hospital visits and treatment. The support we gained from meeting other families who understood the challenges and fears of nursing a child with cancer was invaluable. People don’t realise how much a place like that is needed until it happens to them.” – Georgina McKee mum to 5 yr old Eoghan who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010

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Why Daisy Lodge is so important

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Thank you