The Foundation was fortunate to be the beneficiary of two wonderful musical events in the run up to Christmas in Dublin. We are so grateful to the production team, cast and crew of Mamma Mia! for supporting us at the opening of this outstanding show at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. The whole Mamma Mia! […]
The 11th Annual Emer Casey London 10k will take place in Brockwell Park, Herne Hill on Sunday, 17th November next at 9.30am. The Foundation is indebted to Herne Hill Harriers, who have again done the lion’s share in organising this event. The organisers are delighted to welcome Canopy Beer based in Norwood Road, Herne Hill […]
An excellent video highlighting the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer was launched in Ireland on 8th May, World Ovarian Cancer Day. The video, produced by Breakthrough Cancer Research, features four Irish women affected by ovarian cancer speaking frankly about their symptoms prior to diagnosis. This is a superb way to highlight the signs and […]
Another successful Emer Casey Memorial Run took place in Youghal on an ideal evening for runners on 4th April 2019. Over 370 runners competed for the top prizes, running the route through the centre of Youghal and encouraged all the way by enthusiastic onlookers. Almost 100 walkers enjoyed a new route along the boardwalk with […]
The details of the annual Emer Casey Memorial Run in Youghal have been announced and following the successful change in format last year, this year’s run will again be a mid-week 5k run. The run will be held on Thursday evening, 12th April at 8pm with walkers departing at the earlier time of 6.45 pm. […]
This year’s Melbourne Fun Run in aid of the Emer Casey Foundation took place on 28th May in Jell’s Park with over 400 runners taking part. The event has raised $230,00 for ovarian cancer research over the past nine years and this year’s total has surpassed $40,000. For updates on the funds raised this year click […]
Monday 8th May 2017 is World Ovarian Cancer Day and Ireland will be joining with ovarian cancer advocates around the world in marking the annual event. The full schedule features events in Dublin, Galway and Cork. (more…)
The Emer Casey Foundation is delighted to promote ‘Simply – the Best Day in May!’, a tea dance and family fun day in aid of the Foundation to be held in the Westwood Hotel in Galway on Sunday 7th May from 3-6pm. Just a day before World Ovarian Cancer Day, this fundraiser couldn’t be better […]
Funding groundbreaking research on ovarian/uterine cancer, its causes and treatments has been a huge focus of the Emer Casey Foundation’s mission. IRELAND In this recent article, Gasch et al 2017 CSC Review, Claudia Gasch, Brendan Ffrench, John O’Leary and Michael F. Gallagher explore the importance of understanding cancer stem cell hierarchies and chemoresistance in ovarian cancer. […]
Calling all 5k Road Runners! Youghal is the place to be on Thursday evening, 6th April for our new-look run on a lovely flat course taking in two and a half laps of the town. Registration will take place from 6pm on the evening at Youghal Community Centre. The 5k run will kick off at 8pm from […]
