Download - 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
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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