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06 Sept 2025

Relay For Life Donegal to host events on support for cancer survivors

The meetings will take place at a number of venues around Donegal in the coming weeks

Relay For Life Donegal returns in person for first time in three years

Relay for Life Donegal supports those affected by cancer while raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society

Have you been impacted by a cancer diagnosis?

Cancer survivors in Donegal are being given the chance to learn more about support offered at Relay For Life Donegal which takes place on May 25 and 26 at ATU, Letterkenny Campus.

A spokesperson said: “We are holding a series of information nights about Relay For Life Donegal, for cancer survivors, for those living with cancer, for all currently going through treatment, together with their family and friends. 

“Cancer survivors and carers are our beacons of hope and treated as our VIP guests over the weekend.

“These information nights will take place in Buncrana, Ballybofey, Donegal Town and Bunbeg where members of the Relay committee will be in attendance to answer all your queries.£

The events take place as follows:

Buncrana - Community Room, St.Mary's Hall, Tuesday, April 9 at 8pm

Ballybofey - Villa Rose Hotel, Thursday, April 11 at 7.30pm

Donegal Town - Solace Cancer Support Centre, Thursday, April 18 at 7.30pm

Bunbeg - Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dobhar, An Bun Beag, Thursday, April 25 at 7.30pm

Relay for Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative across the world. It sees communities across the globe coming together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and stand shoulder to shoulder with those facing cancer. 

Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity and helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally. Relay has something to offer everyone, so please do join us to find out more about this amazing event. 

Additional contact details can be found on Relay For Life Donegal Facebook Page, at relayforlifedonegal@gmail.com or by contacting 

Seamus Devine 087 2482775

Ena Barrett  087 9966096 

Cynthia Furey  087 2414090

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