Oesophageal Cancer Fund

12/06/2026

Team OCF Visits Thomond Park!
Team OCF were on site at Thomond Park checking out the incredible location for our upcoming OCF Thomond Park Abseil Challenge on Friday, 9th October 2026. 🍭

A huge thank you to Theresa and the Thomond Park team for looking after us and giving us a behind-the-scenes tour of this iconic stadium. 🏟️

The views from the roof are absolutely breathtaking — and we can’t wait to see participants take the leap for a life-saving cause. Every abseiler will help Oesophageal Cancer Fund raise vital funds for oesophageal cancer awareness, patient support, and research.

This is going to be a truly unforgettable challenge in one of Ireland’s most legendary sporting venues. 💪

Ready to join us - https://www.idonate.ie/event/ocfabseil-thomondparkchallenge2026
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and sign up today!

10/06/2026

This Carers Week, Oesophageal Cancer Fund are proud to shine a light on the incredible family carers who support loved ones affected by oesophageal cancer.

Behind every story is a person offering strength, encouragement, compassion and care—often while balancing many other responsibilities of their own.

Family carers play a vital role throughout the cancer journey, providing practical help, emotional support and a reassuring presence when it matters most.

We celebrate and thank the thousands of family carers across the country whose dedication makes such a difference every day.

. Your support, resilience and kindness do not go unnoticed.

08/06/2026

Carers Week 2026 | Thank You for Caring
This week, we celebrate the incredible family carers who provide unwavering support, comfort, and strength to loved ones living with oesophageal cancer.

Whether it's attending appointments, managing medications, offering emotional support, or simply being there through the difficult days, your care makes a world of difference.

To every family carer across Ireland and beyond: thank you for caring.
Visit www.ocf.ie for more info and resources.

07/06/2026

Today, on National Cancer Survivors Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere. Huge thanks to OC Survivor Mark Kenna for sharing his cancer journey.
🍭 OCF proudly supports cancer survivors and their loved ones every day.

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or friend, today is a reminder that no one faces cancer alone.

Visit www.ocf.ie for more and resources.

07/06/2026

Today, on National Cancer Survivors Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of cancer survivors everywhere.

This special day honours those living with and beyond cancer, raises awareness of the ongoing challenges survivors face, and inspires hope for the future.

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or friend, today is a reminder that no one faces cancer alone.

💙 OCF proudly supports cancer survivors and their loved ones every day.

06/06/2026

You nomination can support Oesophageal Cancer Fund in our work in supporting patients families and carers who are affected, raising awareness and driving the fight to help us save lives. We need your nomination on the AIB Community €1 Million Fund . Please click - https://ow.ly/Yiqv50Z7X1h and add
🚩Charity Name: Oesophageal Cancer Fund
🚩Charity Reg, Number: 20206566
🚩Charity Location: Greater Dublin
🚩Social Theme: Other
and add your input to why OCF should receive funding.

We would be so grateful for your time in nominating our charity.

AIB Oesophageal Cancer Fund

05/06/2026

Go to new heights and help Oesophageal Cancer Fund save lives at the OCF Thomond Park Abseil Challenge on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Sign up today - https://www.idonate.ie/event/ocfabseil-thomondparkchallenge2026

This October, we’re asking you to take a brave step in the fight against oesophageal cancer by abseiling from the roof of the iconic Thomond ParkOfficial Stadium in Limerick — home of Munster Rugby and one of Ireland’s most legendary sporting venues. Renowned for its incredible atmosphere and rich sporting history, Thomond Park has a capacity of over 25,000 and is recognised internationally as a world-class stadium.

By taking part, you will help OCF raise vital funds for awareness, patient support, early detection, and life-saving cancer research. Every participant helps bring hope to families facing one of Ireland’s most aggressive cancers.

🍭 Challenge yourself / your team
🍭 Support a vital cause
🍭 Help raise awareness
🍭 Help save lives

Gather your friends, family, teammates, or work colleagues and join us for an unforgettable experience that will truly make a difference.
Together, we can fight oesophageal cancer — one brave step at a time

***This abseil will coincide with our Limerick Patient Wellbeing gathering, so you'll get to meet some of the people you are supporting and we will have some of our research rock stars there abseiling too 💜

Munster Rugby Supporters Club

03/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ RUN THE STUNNING ANTRIM COAST HALF MARATHON – FOR OCF 🏃‍♂️
We’ve got FREE charity places for the iconic Antrim Coast Half Marathon — and we’re calling on runners to join Team OCF!
📢 Places are limited — sign up today and make every mile matter. Email [email protected] for more info.
👉 https://shorturl.at/e80Fs

By running for Oesophageal Cancer Fund you’ll be:
💙 Raising vital funds to support people affected by oesophageal cancer
💙 Helping spread awareness of a disease that desperately needs it
💙 Taking on one of the most scenic half marathons in the UK & Ireland

✨ Free place
✨ Fundraising support
✨ Run with purpose

National Charity For Oesophageal Cancer in Ireland

03/06/2026

🌟 OCF Patient Ambassador Feargal Delaney is currently walking the iconic Camino de Santiago and was recently pictured in beautiful San Juan de Ortega, near Burgos, Spain.

Every step of the journey is another opportunity to raise awareness of oesophageal cancer and the importance of support, early detection, and hope for those affected by the disease.

Feargal continues to be a fantastic advocate for the OCF community, sharing our message far beyond Ireland's shores and inspiring others through his dedication and commitment.

Thank you, Feargal, for always supporting the Oesophageal Cancer Fund and helping to shine a light on oesophageal cancer awareness wherever the Camino takes you. 💙🚶‍♂️