To celebrate the historic Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas ) on January 6, 2016, Breast Cancer Research encourages friends, family, neighbours, classmates, or work colleagues to gather and host an event to raise awareness and funds for vital breast cancer research.
Participation in the charity’s campaign provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women while also positively impacting the future for women. Funds raised through the campaign will support breast cancer research focused on personalised medicine, breast regeneration, and innovative diagnostics and therapeutics currently being conducted at the Lambe Institute for Translational Research at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Christine Costelloe, Development Director invites the public to get involved in the upcoming campaigN.
“I was delighted to learn about this special Irish tradition to honour the contribution of women. I recently moved to Ireland from America to raise funds for research that will improve outcomes for the 1 in 10 women in Ireland who will develop breast cancer. I’m looking forward to celebrating Nollaig na mBan for the first time with our supporters and ask others to join us by getting their communities involved in the campaign,” she said.
Breast Cancer Research (formerly NBCRI ) is a national charity that raises funds in support of world-class breast cancer research at the National University of Ireland, Galway. By funding this research, Breast Cancer Research aims to positively impact future outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Nollaig na mBan event fundraising ideas and registration details can be found at www.BreastCancerResearch.ie or by calling 091 863 917.
