Aileen supports 100k in 30 Days Fundraiser after going through her own cancer journey
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Patrick.flaherty@iconicnews.ie
Aileen McGeough (breast cancer advocate & 100k in 30 Days Event Ambassador) with her children Senan Hoey (12), Molly Hoey (11) , Cian Hoey (8) and Shay Hoey (6) );
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Back in 2013 Angelina Jolie announced that she had undergone a mastectomy, a surgery to remove all breast tissue from her breasts which reduces the risk of getting cancer.
The tough decision was taken by the actor due to her testing positive for the BRCA1 gene, something which put her at an extremely high risk of getting either the breast or ovary forms of the disease.
Walking trails and virtual runs on the agenda in Limerick this bank holiday weekend
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FOR the second year running, Covid-19 has severely impacted what would normally be one of the busiest weekends of the year in Limerick.
Before the pandemic, tens of thousands of people would have been expected to descend on the city for the Riverfest celebrations and the Great Limerick Run.
Last year’s Riverfest was cancelled at short notice due the first lockdown and this year Limerick City and County Council is encouraging members of the public to visit a number of walking trails which take in locations of significance in the city.
100k in 30 Days: Global Irish invited to participate in event for Breast Cancer Ireland
The Pink Army is hoping to grow even bigger for this year s 100k in 30 Days event throughout June to benefit Breast Cancer Ireland.
IrishCentral Staff
Apr 28, 2021
Registration is now open for the virtual 100k in 30 Days event that benefits Breast Cancer Ireland. 100k in 30 Days
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‘I had a feeling something wasn’t right but you are always living in a bit of hope’
By Aimee Walsh
A WOMAN tells her inspiring story from breast cancer diagnosis to becoming an ambassador for Breast Cancer Ireland ahead of the launch of their ‘100k in 30 days’ event this June.
Lisa McElwaine, from Rathfarnham, was 45 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump in the shower in November 2019.
McElwaine, from Rathfarnham, with her daughter Ella, is a breast cancer survivor and Breast Cancer Ireland ambassador who is helping to launch this year s 100k in 30 Days event in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland
Dundalk couple behind €1.2 million fundraiser for Breast Cancer Ireland are calling on pink army to make this year s event even bigger
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By Michelle O’Keeffe
Following the phenomenal success of last year’s 100k in 30 Days event, organised by Blackrock couple Niall Carroll and Cara McAdam, this year’s bigger and better family-focussed virtual event with a target of 20,000 #pinkarmy participants has been launched.
The event organised by Niall and Cara last year raised over an astonishing €1.2 million in essential funding for Breast Cancer Ireland.
Local businessman Niall launched the 100km in 30 Days challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland last June, setting himself a target of raising €100,000 but they far surpassed their target reaching over €1.2 million.