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National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Swim in Pink 2022

On Bank holiday Monday, October 31st the National Breast Cancer Research Institute we are asking swimmers nationwide to take a Swim, Splash or Dip in aid of breast cancer research.
€10,795
raised of €5,000 target
by 348 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Closed on 30/11/2022
RCN 20025175

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On Bank holiday Monday, October 31st the National Breast Cancer Research Institute we are asking swimmers nationwide to take a Swim, Splash or Dip in aid of breast cancer research. The charity funds a comprehensive research programme at the Lambe Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway.

Register at www.SwimInPink.ie for €20 (plus €3 P&P) and you will receive your FREE Swim in Pink swimming cap, then set up your fundraising page here.

Did You Know

1 in 7 Irish women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.

More than 3,507 breast cancer cases are diagnosed each year in Ireland.

Breast cancer can affect anyone irrespective of age, lifestyle or gender.

Women are most commonly diagnosed after the age 50.

Approximately 16 men will develop breast cancer each year in Ireland.

Your support for Swim in Pink can really help us make a difference.

Thank You.

About the charity

Our research team collaborate with genetic scientists, clinical triallists, medical technology engineers and Big Data engineers at universities and hospitals here and abroad. Our research is not only impacting breast cancer here in Ireland, but across the globe.

Donation summary

Total raised
€10,794.58
Online donations
€10,794.58
Offline donations
€0.00
Direct donations
€612.00
Donations via fundraisers
€10,182.58

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