Lollipop Day, the annual Oesophageal Cancer Fund awareness and fundraising campaign, will take place next year on Friday February 28th, and Saturday 1st of March 2025
More than 500 people are diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer each year in Ireland. Lollipop Day will help to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms associated with this cancer and fund vital research to support the early detection and prevention of this disease.
Together, we can help to ensure that the highest quality support and care is available for anyone diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer, so that those affected can live long, full lives - knowing that we are by their side.
Taking part in a sporting event or an active challenge is an exciting way to get involved with the OCF to raise funds in support of patients & families affected by Oesophageal Cancer
Remember in September is the marathon in a month challenge in which we honour and remember Oesophageal Cancer patients, families, survivors and friends.
It is the family friendly challenge where you can run, walk or jog 42k in your way across the month of September in support of Oesophageal Cancer Prevention & Research.
It’s free to sign up and open to all!
Who will you take on the challenge for?
Take on the challenge in memory of someone you love
OR
In honour and remembrance of a challenge you or a loved one has overcome
And challenge yourself to take on a marathon across the month of September
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and thank you for considering supporting the Oesophageal Cancer Fund as part of your special day.
Donating in lieu of wedding favours is a unique way of supporting those affected by Oesophageal Cancer or to remember a loved one on your wedding day. It is the perfect finishing touch, providing a meaningful way to thank your guests.
In return for your donation, we can provide you with the choice of a wedding favour centre piece card for each table or place cards for each individual and a lollipop for each of your guests.
If you would like to learn more or to place an order, please fill in the form below with your contact details and we will be in touch very soon. Wishing you the very best for planning your big day!
Wishing you the very best for planning your big day!
If you have recently lost someone dear to you, we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences. We are incredibly grateful to you for considering us at this difficult time.
Set Up A Memorial Fund
At a time of such sadness, it can bring solace to do something positive in remembrance of your loved one. In the past, flowers were often a way to pay tribute at a funeral. But now many families are requesting a donation in lieu of flowers.
Setting up a Memorial Fund can be a comforting way of bringing family, friends and colleagues together to remember, pay tribute and celebrate precious memories of your loved one.
Make a lasting tribute to celebrate the life of a loved one by setting up your Memorial Fund page here today or contact us directly on info@ocf.ie or 0860697328 to learn more
Whether it’s a coffee morning, a golf event or something completely different - we would love to hear about it! Our team is available and on hand to answer any of your questions and will be delighted to support you in any way we can. We can provide you with a fundraising pack and anything else that you need to make your event a great success!
You can set up your own fundraising event on our other partner platform iDonate
Don’t forget to share your own fundraising event across social media & Whatsapp with friends, family & colleagues and to thank each of them as they donate!
A direct donation is a simple and efficient way to demonstrate your support. Corporate donations are a vital source of income for the OCF, as we continue to develop our work advancing the early diagnosis and prevention of Oesophageal Cancer.
All corporate donations are eligible for tax relief at the corporate rate, reducing the cost of your donation.
Choose the Oesophageal Cancer Fund as a Charity Of The Year and we will collaborate with you to deliver a unique and impactful programme of fundraising activities, volunteering opportunities and employee engagement initiatives, tailored to meet your company’s needs.
Complete the short form below or e-mail anthony@ocf.ie and we will be delighted to get back in touch to discuss further.
Volunteers are key members of the OCF team, without whom we would not be able to do the work that we do.
Thanks to volunteers giving their time & energy, we are continuing to expand the scope of our work and are always seeking volunteers for current or future opportunities.
Upcoming volunteer opportunities include:
Event Volunteering
Campaign Admin Volunteering
Campaign Warehouse volunteering
Corporate skill-sharing & training
Peer Support Volunteers
OCF sponsorship opportunities include a variety of fundraising and awareness initiatives and events across the year, including our flagship National Awareness Campaign, Lollipop Day.
By supporting such activities you can demonstrate your commitment to tackling an issue that is affecting lives across the country each and every day and make a real impact in communities nationwide.
Payroll Giving is a simple and effective way for employees to make regular donations to a charity directly from their salary.
Gift Matching gives employees the chance to boost their payroll giving, personal donations or fundraising, with the organisation matching the funds donated or raised.
Many companies offer a formal gift matching scheme as part of their own CSR programme and smaller organisations are often happy to match donations if approached to do so. The level of matching depends on the company's policy, as does the upper limit of amount raised.
Your involvement supports patients and families affected by Oesophageal Cancer
Your donations fund vital Oesophageal Cancer research
Your support promotes better awareness of Oesophageal Cancer, the risks and the symptoms
Holly was a young, healthy and active music teacher who loved to play hockey when she was diagnosed with stage 4, terminal Oesophageal Cancer at just 26 years old. Determined to continue fighting, Holly was accepted into a clinical research trial where after 3 months, her cancer was no longer present.
“The only reason that I’m still alive today is because of research into this cancer which is funded by charities like the OCF. The work that you do in fundraising for the OCF has very tangible, real effects in the everyday lives of people like me. Thank you.”