About Rory's Miles 2 Mayo
"When they need a break, they need to be able to come to places like Daisy Lodge in Newcastle and Cong, Co. Mayo where they will be treated like the stars they are. Please support Cancer Fund for Children so they can ensure that no child across the island of Ireland faces cancer alone."
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One Man
124 caps for Ireland, 38 times as captain
Cancer Fund for Children Ambassador
€1M raised in 2021
One Mission
300km+ | 10 days | 7 counties | 16th-25th May 2023
To raise €2M for Daisy Lodge Cong, Co. Mayo
A therapeutic, restorative short break centre for children impacted by cancer across Ireland.
In September 2021, Rory took on the mammoth challenge of walking from Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, Co. Down to the site of our new Daisy Lodge in Cong, Co. Mayo. He raised a phenomenal €1M in aid of Cancer Fund for Children, to help support families across the island of Ireland impacted by cancer.
This May 2023, Rory is stepping forward once again. Will you join the challenge?
Make a donation in support of Rory and young people like Ryan today by clicking here or take on your own challenge either by yourself or with your workplace, school, club, or community group by clicking here.
Check out our highlights video from Rory’s challenge in September 2021
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*as donations are accepted in both Euro and Pound Sterling, the shown figures may fluctuate day-to-day based on the current exchange rate. You can see the exact amount raised in both currencies by visiting the iDonate event pages for ROI and NI.
Our Sponsors
The Ardonagh Group is the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally. Ardonagh is a collection of best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands with a network of over 150 locations and a combined workforce of more than 10,000 people. Across its portfolio, Ardonagh offers a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets. From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, Ardonagh’s understanding of the communities it serves, together with its scale and breadth, allows its businesses to work with insurer partners to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions that meet customer needs. For more information, visit www.ardonagh.com.
Arachas, which means Insurance in Irish, is the largest nationwide insurance broker in Ireland with over 650 employees. We specialise in protecting Irish entrepreneurial spirit – the backbone of the Irish economy. We do this by combining our knowledge of the insurance issues facing Irish people, in business and in their day-to-day life, with our access to solid and reliable insurance providers. Arachas was acquired by Ardonagh – the UK’s largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally, with more than 150 locations and a combined workforce of more than 10,000 employees. For more information, visit www.arachas.ie.
Kingsbridge Private Hospital is part of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, Northern Ireland’s largest private healthcare provider. Their portfolio includes a flagship hospital on the Lisburn Road in Belfast, a newly opened diagnostics and treatment centre at the King’s Hall Health and Wellbeing Hub in South Belfast, a hospital in Ballykelly and a hospital in Sligo. The Group are the only private hospital provider to have locations in both the North and South of Ireland. Kingsbridge offer the latest technological advancements in private healthcare across hundreds of specialties including orthopaedic, cataract, urology, and cosmetic surgery. They also offer dedicated clinics in prostate, sports injury, male and female health and GP services. Diagnostic services include MRI, CT, ultrasound and endoscopies. Their flagship hospital in Belfast also boasts an ICU which allows complex cardiac surgery to be carried out. At the heart of their ethos is the knowledge that a combination of clinical excellence, a calming environment and five-star hospitality creates a relaxing patient experience, resulting in a faster, more successful recovery. For more information, visit www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com.
About Cancer Fund For Children
Cancer Fund for Children is a charity working across the island of Ireland supporting children (aged 0-24) and families impacted by cancer.
Our mission is to ensure that no child faces cancer alone and that every young person under the age of 25 receives the right emotional and therapeutic support to help them cope better with the impact of cancer.
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