The Marie Keating Foundation was set up in 1998 following Marie’s death from breast cancer. Each member of the Keating family promised that they would do everything they could to bring an end to breast cancer. They committed to provide all women and their families with the necessary information to prevent cancer or detect it at its earliest stages. Their collective aim was making cancer 'less frightening by enlightening.' The Marie Keating Foundation is the realisation of a family’s dedication, it is a promise to themselves in action.
 
To achieve this we:
  • Increase awareness and knowledge on cancer and issues related to it to all sectors of the community.
  • Promote early detection and treatment.
  • Provide support services to those affected by cancer where identified gaps exist.
  • Work closely with various cancer-related groups and organisations to complement and optimise efforts to eradicate cancer as a life threatening disease.
From small beginnings the Foundation now educates men and women in relation to each of the key cancers, to include breast, cervical, skin, lung, prostate, bowel and testicular cancer. The Foundation focuses on cancers that are affected by lifestyle choices and its nurses work hard to ensure that men and women are made aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle as well as early detection as a key preventative measure.
 
The Foundation relies on fundraising to provide its services as we receive no government funding. We are really grateful to Graeme for supporting the Marie Keating Foundation and wish him all the best for the coming season.
 

If you are interested in helping the Marie Keating Foundation please email info@mariekeating.ie, or call 0035 316 283 728, or alternatively visit our website, http://www.mariekeating.ie/