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Gary Kelly Cancer Support centre

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George's Street,, Drogheda, County Louth - A92 XV07

Gary Kelly Cancer Support centre

The mission of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support centre is to create a safe and holistic environment. To preserve the dignity and privacy of the person at all times. To provide psychological support,counselling, information, education and complementary therapies free of charge topeople affected by cancer, family members and those who care for them.

We are only a phone call away 041 9805100

overview

The Gary Kelly Cancaer Support Centre, is open Monday to Friday except on Bank Holidays. Services have returned to onsite with an option of zoom for a limited selection of activities.  All persons wishing to avail of the centre's support are welcome however, it is recommended an appointment be made before travelling.    Counselling, wig, prosthesis & lingerie services are avaialble by appointment.   Workshops, Lectures and classes continue to be developed and delivered to meet the needs of the centre clients ensuring we address - in so far as is practicable - their needs.  The centre is open to those with a cancer diagnosis or  who have had a diagnosis. The supports and services are also available to family members.  Address is not a prerequisite to availaing of the centre's supports and services.   in excess of 7,000 client intrventionswere were recorded in 2022, with running costs of €350,000.00

All supports and services are free of charge.  

We are only a phone call away 041 9805100  

where your money goes

The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre is not in receipt of ongoing Government funding and relies on the support and good will of the public and business sector.    The charity receives a Counselling Grant from the Irish Cancer Society, which goes towards the overall cost of providing this much needed service. 

Early 2020 saw the completion of a new building on the grouds of the centre.   This facility was invaluable during Covid, allowing a restricted and safe return of clients.     The new build is a much needed facility which ensures  a safe and holistic environment, meeting the needs and privacy of or clients as numbers continue to grow year on year.   

Please be assured your support is valued and appreciated, without it we could not continue with our work.    

On behalf of our clients, thank you. 

history

Gary Kelly, was a professional footballer at Leeds United F.C. and has represented Ireland at International level.  Gary held his Testimonial match on 7th May 2002 at Leeds United F.C. raising �1,000,000.00 for Charity. Gary donated €750,000.00 to to establish a cancer related project in Drogheda, his home town, with  €250,000.00 being donated to a Teenage Cancer Trust In Leeds.

Gary said, the memory of Mandy (his sister) who died from Breast Cancer in 1998 prompted him to put something back from his successful career in soccer.

A beautiful house with gardens was secured in 2003, however a major task of renovations, repairs and installations followed to ensure it met the recommended criteria required for a support centre.    Finally,  the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, open its doors in May 2004 , with the demand for its services growning yearly.    The centre is active in  improving and introducing new services  to meet the needs of cleints.   Programmes include both mental and psycial wellbeing through specifically designed and professionaly delivered programmes.   

check out website www.gkcancersupport.com

Many times clients refer to the cenre as a - home from home.    

Thank you for your support.

 

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