Tommy Prendergast baling silage for Dairygold supplier Joe Tobin in Co. Tipperary. Image source: O’Gorman Photography
The pink bales that have become a regular feature in parts of the Irish rural landscape in recent years are set to return in 2021 as Dairygold links up once more with the Irish Cancer Society.
The southern co-op has returned as a proud “Pink Partner” to encourage women all over rural Ireland to check themselves for early signs of breast cancer.
Early detection is key and provides the best chance of effective treatment for the illness.
Dairygold’s farmer members and farmers across Ireland are being encouraged to use the pink bale wrap across the summer in an effort to draw attention to the campaign and its purpose which could potentially save lives.
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Dr Robert O’ Connor, the charity’s Director of Research, said the Society has been impacted during the pandemic by a lack of funding paired with increased demand for their services.
He told
Newstalk Breakfast: We ve seen major impacts across stress, anxiety, the psychological aspect of cancer and that s led to a significant impact on our free counselling which is available through our support line. We have also seen very significant demands and increases on our Night Nursing, our terminal care and support. Last year we provided 7,000 nights of free care to people going through a very difficult situation in their home.
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