Irish Cancer Society
| Cumann Ailse na hÉireann | |
The current logo, in use since 2001
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| Formation | October 10, 1963 |
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| Founder | Austin Darragh |
| Founded at | Dublin, Ireland |
| Type | Private limited by guarantee |
| Registration no. | CHY5863 |
| Purpose | Eliminating cancer |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 53°20′5.328″N 6°14′14.636″W / 53.33481333°N 6.23739889°WCoordinates: 53°20′5.328″N 6°14′14.636″W / 53.33481333°N 6.23739889°W |
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Budget (2016)
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€20 million |
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Staff (2016)
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150 |
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Volunteers (2016)
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1,000 |
| Website | www |
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Formerly called
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Conquer Cancer Campaign |
The Irish Cancer Society (formerly known as the Conquer Cancer Campaign) is the national charity in the Republic of Ireland dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, and improving the lives of those living with cancer.
The Society was founded on October 10, 1963 as Conquer Cancer Campaign by Austin Darragh, a general practitioner, and is 94% financed by voluntary contributions from the public. It is the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland. The four strategic goals of the Society's current strategy statement (2013-2017) surround improving the lives of those affected by cancer, reducing the risk of cancer, influencing public policy on cancer and leading excellent collaborative research. The Society is governed by a Board of Directors composed of leading medical, scientific and business persons. The Board is also advised by two expert committees in medical and financial matters
In the area of education, the Society provides educational bursaries to nurses who undertake the Higher Diploma in cancer and Palliative Care Nursing. The Irish Cancer Society is also committed to the continuing education of non-specialised nurses caring for cancer patients through a five-day educational programme which is intended as an introduction to the concept of cancer nursing.
The largest single fund-raising activity of the Irish Cancer Society is the annual Daffodil Day. It is responsible for 12% of all income The first Daffodil Day in Ireland was held in 1988 and was led by President of the Irish Cancer Society, Professor Austin Daragh and the CEO, Mr Tom Hudson. Mr Charles Cully had been President of the Society from 1984–1987 and he was inspired by the Canadian Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day has been held in Ireland every year since and it has become a major annual event. In 2008 approximately 4 million euro was collected. The Daffodil became the logo of the Irish Cancer Society in 2001 and has also become the Canadian Cancer Society logo. In effect it is becoming an international symbol for Cancer and Daffodil Days are now held in the US, Australia and other countries. It started in 1957 when a volunteer in Canada by the name of Fran Shannon, started selling Daffodils to collect money during a fundraisning event for the CCS.
The Irish Cancer Society has several sources of income, with Daffodil day as their single largest fundraising event by income. The money raised by the Irish Cancer Society is spent on research, providing information, support and services, increasing cancer awareness, keeping cancer at the top of the Government agenda and funding fundraising events
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