Since 1997, LIVESTRONG has been working to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. The organisation started as a small group trying to raise money to fight this disease. As cancer has quietly become the world’s leading cause of death, the work of LIVESTRONG has expanded and now reaches every corner of the globe. […]
LARCC Golf Classic a huge success ….
LARCC’s Annual Mid-Summer Golf Classic was once again an outstanding success this year with as many as 34 teams playing on the day. The weather held out for the most part and a very enjoyable day of golf was had by everyone on the beautiful Mullingar course. Money raised from the Golf Classic is especially […]
Dermot O’Neill Opens LARCC Sensory Garden
A wonderful day was had by all at the official opening of the LARCC Sensory Garden by Celebrity Gardener Dermot O’Neill. We wish to thank sincerely Dermot for being with us on the day to perform the official opening. Also huge congratulations to John Smyth and the FAS Horticulture team who designed and built the garden. Thanks to […]
President performs launch of re-development at Multyfarnham Friary
The sun shone on last Friday 20th May to welcome the President of Ireland Mary McAleese to the Franciscan Friary at Multyfarnham to officially launch the re-development of the Friary, including LARCC’s new Cancer Support Centre. President McAleese praised the re-development and the foresight of those who initiated the project many years ago. She wished LARCC […]
Happy Easter
LARCC wishes all it’s Clients, Friends and Supporters a very Happy Easter. LARCC Centre will be closed for the Easter break on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Easter Monday. Centre will re-open on Tuesday morning after the long weekend.
Chancin Irish Dancin a Huge Success
LARCC Fundraising night Friday 1st April Greville Arms Hotel was a night to remember LARCC’s fundraiser Chancin Irish Dancin was a hugely successful night and a wonderful fundraiser for the charity. The guest chancers really and truly put their best foot forward to raise money for essential cancer care services in Westmeath. The 8 well […]
ICS National Conference for Cancer Survivorship
Members of the LARCC team attended the ICS National Conference for Cancer Survivorship in Dublin Castle on Fri 4th & Sat 5th March 2011. The Director of Services Sue Bennett was invited to address the conference on the Saturday morning plenary session. She spoke about the new cancer support centre guidelines and affiliation processes being […]
Wishing all our Clients and Friends a Happy Christmas
The team at LARCC wishes all our clients and friends a happy and peaceful Christmas and a healthy and prosperous year for 2011. We look forward to welcoming you all back to LARCC in the New Year.
Call out to all you Friends of LARCC
Would you like to become a Special Friend of LARCC? Help us to provide essential Cancer Support Services from our purpose built Centre in Multyfarnham by Donating €10 per month over an 18 month period. This small amount of just €2.50 per week will make a big difference to LARCC….. If you would like to […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LARCC is involved in a number of events to mark Breast Cancer awareness month: Athlone Breast Cancer Support Group, Coffee Morning Palace Bar Athlone, Fri 15th Oct, 11am – 2pm. Your questions answered by the LARCC team. LARCC information morning Tue 19th Oct at Gildea’s Pharmacy, Kinnegad, 11am. Presentation and Q&A session. Chance to meet […]