I’m so glad to have made the initial step through the door back on that rainy day in March ‘22
I have been a recipient of the Wicklow Cancer Support services since March 2022. They have been a massive help during my most vulnerable time when I needed to attend daily hospital visits and then weekly ones. During my time Ann and Susan encouraged me to join in many of the activities from fundraising to […]
I was asked many years ago to sum up how I felt about WCS. My reply then was that the doctors and nurses gave me another chance at life, but WCS gave me the will to live.
In 2008 I went through the diagnosis & treatment for cancer and spent several weeks in St. Luke’s Hospital as an inpatient. I was discharged a few days before Christmas. I celebrated my 52nd birthday under the radiation machine. Thankfully the treatment was a success though I didn’t feel it for a while. The recovery […]
The kindness you showed gave me hope that everything would turn out okay.
The following thoughts are dedicated to all the amazing people who give so much time helping others in the blessing that is Wicklow Cancer Support. Your generous act touched my heart every time you pulled up in your car. We drove, we talked, we laughed along the road to St. Lukes’ and St. James’. Your […]
People that have not gone through cancer don’t fully understand the massive impact it has on you.
Going through treatment for cancer is a very tough time for both the patient & family and Wicklow Cancer Support provides vital support during this time. However, after finishing the treatment I found just as traumatic, living with the effects of the treatments & surgeries on my body which in turn had a huge effect […]
As volunteers, we have had the opportunity to witness the transformative power of mutual support and understanding.
We have had the privilege of volunteering with this incredible Cancer Support Group for a number of years now. We are involved in the Weds afternoon art group, and it is an absolute pleasure to be involved with such an organisation and witness the support WCS provide. In our time here, we have witnessed the […]
I am honoured to have driven for over 14 years for this wonderful and well organised Charity.
I am honoured to have driven for over 14 years for this wonderful and well organised Charity. After my own business was petering out, I sought volunteer work, and the local Wicklow volunteer group introduced me to Wicklow Cancer Support. Little did I know that I would meet so many special people, all of whom […]
Wicklow Cancer Support is an amazing facility for people and families going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment
I am glad to be part of Wicklow Cancer Support where I can converse with others about similar situations, take part in activities such as reflexology, support services and much more. Wicklow cancer support was so helpful to my husband and I during his treatment and we were able to avail of the driving service […]
“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. […]
