About the Irish Cancer Society's Colour Dash

What happens at the Irish Cancer Society's Colour Dash

The Irish Cancer Society's Colour Dash will take place on Sunday 30th June in Phoenix Park, Dublin at 9.30am sharp. Register here to get your spot today.

Once you register, we will send you your wristband in the post, this will act as your ticket on the day. When you get to Phoenix Park, you will also receive a white Colour Dash t-shirt, but please wear old light-coloured clothes so the colour will really stand out. 

READY-SET-GO! Participants run, walk or jog a marked out 5k route. Throughout the Colour Dash you will be showered with coloured powder paint. The colouring used is 100% organic and natural.

TOP TIP - Don't wear anything that you want to remain white! If you have bleached hair, we would recommend covering it as the colours can take a few washes to come out.  

How can I get involved in the Irish Cancer Society's Colour Dash?

It’s easy to get you and your family or friends involved. Simply follow these 5 steps! 

  1. Register here for the event.
  2. You will automatically receive a fundraising page when you register and can use this to raise additional funds to support children and young adults affected by cancer, throughout Ireland.
  3. Get yourself and your gang all dressed in white for the big day so the colour paint will really stand out.
  4. Turn up on the day ready for a fun and colour-filled day. Don’t forget your wristbands!
  5. Join the start line and have some colourful FUN!

Where the money goes

The impact of your support

Your generous donations fund groundbreaking cancer research, trials, and crucial, free support services for children and young adults affected by cancer, throughout Ireland. 

In hospital support

Our children’s cancer nurse at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin hospital provides free, confidential advice, support and information to anyone affected by a child’s cancer.

Support line

Our Support Line nurses can give advice on all types of cancer, supports available and more. You can also ask to speak with our Children’s Cancer nurse. Our Support Line is free to call on 1800 200 700 or supportline@irishcancer.ie for anyone affected by cancer. 

Children's fund

We provide a grant of up to €3,000 for families of children undergoing cancer treatment nationwide. 

Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing

We provide at home end-of-life care for children, adolescent and young adult cancer patients.

Parent peer support

Our trained volunteers are available to provide emotional and practical support to anyone whose child is going through or finished their treatment. This service is also available to other adult family members. 

Irish Cancer Society CAYA Transport Service

The Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service brings children and young adults travelling from Kildare, Meath, Dublin and Wicklow to CHI at Crumlin for treatment.

Irish Cancer Society Fertility Project

Sometimes, children’s cancer treatment can affect their future fertility. The Childhood Cancer Fertility Project offers free fertility preservation and assessment, in addition to other services for young people with a cancer diagnosis.

Creative Arts Therapy

The Irish Cancer Society offers free Creative Arts Therapy support for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (CAYA) - and their siblings - with or in survivorship of cancer (0-24). Creative Arts Therapies include: Art Therapy, Dramatherapy, and Music Therapy and can be used to support the psychosocial needs of a young person.

Any questions? Get in touch

If you have any questions about fundraising, we are here to help. Call us on 0818 10 20 30 or email our fundraising team on fundraising@irishcancer.ie. You can also find more information on our website cancer.ie.

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