Photo: Front: Joe Deane & John Quigley; Rear: John Ryan, Joe Dineen & Dan Byrne

From John Quigley Eagle AC, Cork.

The C Team - Cancer Survivors are running in the relay section of the Cork City Marathon on Monday June 1st 2009. The C Team - Cancer Survivors is a very special and unique relay team. Each of the members is a survivor of cancer.

The team members are:

  • Dan Byrne, Mallow AC, Oesophegeal Cancer
  • Joe Deane, Killeagh GAA, Testicular Cancer
  • Joe Dineen, Blackpool, Prostate Cancer
  • John Quigley, Eagle AC, Prostate Cancer
  • John Ryan, Cork Tri Club, Testicular Cancer

    • Please pass the message on - the more people who get it, the more sponsorship is likely to be raised for our nominated cancer charities.

    We've opened two pages on mycharity.ie, raising sponsorship for two charities ARC House in Cork and the Irish Cancer Society.

    Arc House: http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_-_camcer_survivors_-_arc_house/

    Irish Cancer Society http://www.mycharity.ie/event/c_team_-_cancer_survivors_irish_cancer_society/

    You'll also find these pages by going to www.mycharity.ie and search for "C Team"

    Alternatively we also accept cash!!

    The primary aims of the group are:

    1) To raise the profile and awareness of cancer survivors. We're still here and getting on with life. (It may not be easy, but, bugger it, we're dealing with it)

    2) To show those facing cancer, whether diagnosed or supporting someone who is dealing with cancer, that we’re getting on with life… and they can too

    3) To make contact with other cancer survivors who might join with us in future events and finally

    4) (Maybe) raise a bit of money, though this is not a core aim. Many thanks in advance for your support,