“I have to say driving has been one of the best decisions I have ever made”.
I started driving with Wicklow Cancer Support last July. I had retired at the end of October the preceding year and while attending the coffee morning for cancer I met some of the committee. They advised to get in contact with the terrific staff in Wicklow cancer support. I went in and following Garda vetting […]
“No two people will experience their cancer journey in exactly the same way”.
A cancer diagnosis is a very traumatic experience, it causes high levels of stress and worry not only for the individual with cancer but also for their family & friends. After my diagnosis of lung cancer in 2022, I found I could not talk about my worries to anyone close to me. I was afraid […]
“I Have Made Some Wonderful Friends & Have Come A Long Way.”
I was diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2014 at the age of 47. I was encouraged by my sister to have a mammogram as she herself was diagnosed with Breast cancer. As I had no lump at all or no symptoms it took a lot of persuasion to make the first visit to the doctor. […]
“I Was Greeted with the Most Sincere and Friendly Welcome.”
Having been diagnosed with cancer soon after my husband died; needless to say I was devastated. I thought my world had ended. However, my son was very insistent that I visit Wicklow Cancer Support. From my very first visit where I was made most welcome I was greeted with the most sincere and friendly welcome. […]
One of the Best Decisions of my Life – A Driver’s Story
I applied to become a volunteer driver for Wicklow Cancer Support over 3 years ago. I have no hesitation in saying that it was one of the best decisions of my life. I have met so many new people from every walk of life. Everyone has a story to tell. In driving a patient to […]
“Without the Wicklow Cancer Support Group, I Would Never Have Coped”
I didn’t have cancer but my husband did. I was invited to the ladies coffee morning for support. I found by going to the coffee morning on Tuesdays that there was always someone to listen & to understand what I was going through on my husband’s cancer journey. My journey was made much easier by […]
