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A BIG THANKYOU

All at Cork ARC would like to thank our many supporters who gave so much of their time and energy in 2010.  Without your help we would not be able to offer our services free of charge to families affected by cancer who need our help.  Take a look at the photos below..... a small sample of events held during the year.  If you are interested in fundraising for Cork ARC in 2011 please do give us a call on 021-4274691 and we would be delighted to talk to you.

EVENTS 2011

6th March - Ballycotton 10

31st March - Connect Networking Event - River Lee Hotel

8th April - Flag Day

9th April - Drimoleague Bric-A-Brac Sale, Drimoleague Hall

10th April - Great Ireland Run - Rebel Bootcamp Team

10th April - Connemara Marathon

28th April - 2nd May - Cork Women's Fun Weekend www.corkwomensfunweekend.ie

20th May - Ladies Summer Lunch - Hayfield Manor

22nd May - Cor Cois Farraige Summer Concert - Garryvoe Hotel

26th May - Dance 4 Life - Montenotte Hotel, 8.00 p.m

29th May - Dog Show - Fountainstown

6th June - Cork City Marathon / Dublin Flora Women's Mini Marathon

11th June - Braveforce 2011 Challenge - Rebel Bootcamp Team

24th June - Race Night - White Horse Bar, Ballincollig

10th - 20th July - Straits of Gibraltar Tandem Swim -Oswald Schmidt & Imelda Lynch http://swimming2morocco.blogspot.com/

5th August - Coffee Morning hosted by Michael and Mary O'Riordan, Coolnamagh, Castlemagner, Co. Cork.

2nd September - Poetry Reading with Michael Patwell and Jim O'Leary - Griffins Garden Centre

3rd September - Dingle Half, Full & Ultra Marathon

11th September - GaddinAbtGarnish 2011 Swim

17th September - Rugby Breakfast - Maryborough House Hotel

New Year News

Our first event in 2011 was a Sleepover in Loretto College Fermoy.  Leaving Cert students carried on the 8 year tradition and slept overnight in the school to raise funds for Cork ARC Cancer Support.  All reports say it was a great night and the girls were in flying form! 

DeBeers Tag Rugby Club

DeBeers Tag Rugby Team are sporting a pink kit this season to raise awareness of Cork ARC Cancer Support House and the Irish Kidney Association.  They will be playing in tag rugby events across the city over the coming months.  Some of the lads went as far as pink boots!!!

Ballycotton 10

Mark O'Connell presenting his cheque after a hugely successful fundraising campaign for Cork ARC when he ran the Ballycotton 10.  Congratulations Mark!

Ladies Summer Lunch Hayfield Manor

As always the ladies of Cork came out in style to support our Summer Lunch at the Hayfield Manor very generously sponsored by Dunnes Stores.  Dunnes were represented on the day by Letitia Clinch, pictured on left in the first photo. 

Annual Flag Day 8th April

We were delighted to have Sean Og O'hAilpin and the staff of Ulster Bank on board to launch our Annual Flag Day in 2011.  Pictured here with the now familiar bucket!  A huge thank you to our 500 volunteers who helped with the collection throughout the City and County and to the people of Cork for their great support!

Scoil Bernadette

Well done to the students in Scoil Bernadette in Montenotte who made beautiful red and white wooden hearts for Valentines Day which they sold to raise funds for Cork ARC Cancer Support House, the staff joined forces to add to their fundraising efforts by holding a very successful coffee morning.

Feelgood Do good Challenge

 The Feelgood Do Good Challenge organised by Juliet Murphy Health & Fitness Club in Ballincollig saw 30 participants loose a staggering 334 IIbs during a 12 week fitness and exercise programme.  The event culminated in a glamourous Fashion Show where Challengers proudly displayed their new figures.  Participants raised an incredible 19,000 euro for Cork ARC in the process and we are so grateful to them

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Movement of the Heart and Soul - Exhibition by June Fitzgerald

Art Therapist June Fitzgerald very kindly exhibited her wonderful work in an exhibition in aid of Cork ARC at the Cork Institute of Technology.  Opening Night was attended by over 150 people.  Una Coakley launched the exhibition and praised June's work as being authentic, not just of the soul but of the heart , saying "the heart referred to here is not the sentimental, tidy heart of the Valentine card or the chocolate box.....  It is, rather, of the complicated heart that undertakes the process to look inward and be honest". 

The 'C' Team run for ARC

Our thanks to John Quigley and the 'C' Team of Cancer Survivors who ran the Cork City Marathon, living up to their motto 'getting on with life'.

Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch

The Aer Lingus girls played another blinder this year and filled the Maryborough with ladies and gentlemen who enjoyed the sumptuous four course meal in aid of Cork ARC.  As a special treat this year, leading up to the Jazz Weekend, guests were entertained by the wonderful Susan Crosbie and her band. 

David Niblock's Pink Helmet

David Niblock of Nemo Rangers fame took a courageous step and donned a pink helmet to support Cork ARC!  Could this be a new trend.....

Art Exhibition Mary Lynch

Artist Mary Lynch exhibited her work in Breathnachs Bar in Coachford in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House and very kindly donated over 4000 euro from the proceeds.

Lisa Cummins Channel Swim

Cork ARC were delighted to have the support of Lisa Cummins who become the first Irish person to complete a two way English Channel Swim.  Along with the arduous task of the swim itself Lisa raised over 7500 for Cork ARC.  We wish her every success in her next adventure!

Candlelight Procession

Ann Spillane very kindly organised a lovely event to mark the Christmas season.  A candlelight walk was held in Cork City to remember those who are affected by cancer - the many survivors, those who are on treatment, those who have died and the many who give them such great support.  Over 500 people walked through the streets with lighted candles the procession ended on Grand parade with a choral recital from The St. Johns Gospel Choir and the Rhythm of Life Multicultural Choir.

Visit of President Mary McAleese to Cork ARC

2010 was a truly memorable year for Cork ARC Cancer Support House.  President Mary McAleese visited the house to pay tribute to the work of our wonderful volunteers.  In her speech honoring volunteers and how they support people with cancer and their families she said: 

“When someone receives a diagnosis, a doctor or nurse will say I know you are feeling very lonely right now but here is a place you can go to.  You are going to meet with strangers there but very quickly they will become your friends, they will become your support.  They will help you, they will help your family and the journey you feel now is so terrifying, hard though it may be, with their help will be a much less fearful journey”.