19/05/2026
As it's , it's the perfect opportunity for us to introduce you to a few of our volunteers.
MEET MARION....Marion kindly shared her story in our most recent newsletter & we are sharing it again here.
"When a close friend was diagnosed with cancer, it reminded me of the comfort & peace I had found as a patient in a cancer support centre. Hospitals, doctor's offices, oncology departments, etc. all had their necessary & life-saving place in my own cancer journey. However, what kept me going emotionally was the difference between those sterile environments & the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a cancer support centre.
Volunteers are the backbone of these centres; without them many centres wouldn’t be open. It is important to support ‘local’ for all kinds of reasons but especially when it comes to patients and their families in our own community.
So, I decided to give something back and volunteered at Gort Cancer Support. The cosy, relaxed atmosphere of the centre & its staff make the two hours per week pass quickly.
While I expected that the time would be spent ‘meeting and greeting’ those affected by cancer, helped by making a cuppa and preparing rooms for Arts & Crafts, Tai Chi, Cancer Survive & Thrive & other programmes, I wasn’t expecting how this little block of time in my week would fill my heart with such pride and joy.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to help those in our community affected by cancer."
Volunteer Ireland Volunteer Galway Clare Volunteer Centre
