Running a half marathon is no mean feat, but Aoife Lucey from Macroom, Co Cork, is undertaking not one, but 10, to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Ireland. “My first symptoms were a sore throat and high temperature, which my GP initially thought was tonsillitis. The following morning, we received the news that I had cancer. But, aside from that, I’m flying it, and there’s no stopping me.”The 21-year-old says she chose to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Ireland because it does “phenomenal work” for children and families impacted by cancer and is there for them every step of the way. “So, ongoing research on curing more while minimising and helping support the long-term effects of treatment continues.”

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 06:30 UTC