
The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre
Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
About
Founded in 2002, The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre is a charity based in Drogheda, Ireland working on health, mental health.
The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre is a registered charity based in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. It provides free practical, emotional, psychological and social support to people with a cancer diagnosis, their families and those who care for them. Services include counselling, information, talks, courses, workshops, group meetings, complementary therapies, yoga and mindfulness, legal and welfare advice, and wig and prosthesis services. The Centre is open to adults aged 18 and over on the island of Ireland and is run largely by volunteers. It was established following a donation from former footballer Gary Kelly and opened to the public in 2004.
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Cancer Thrive & Survive Programme
Health · Ireland
A six-week programme of support for people affected by cancer.
Hair Clinic & Prosthesis Services
Health · Ireland
Free wig, hair care and prosthesis services for clients with cancer.
Look Good Feel Better
Health · Ireland
Workshops helping people with cancer manage appearance-related side effects of treatment.
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Health Service Executive, iDonate.ie, Everydayhero
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