Elizabeth Osagie-Alli Cancer Warrior
I walked through the purple door up the stairs, one Tuesday morning. After a while of being there, I knew straight away that I had come to the right place.
19 December 2023
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I walked through the purple door up the stairs, one Tuesday morning. After a while of being there, I knew straight away that I had come to the right place.
I bought myself a new watch as a constant reminder
that I have been given the most precious gift of all, more time.
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“Just Say Cancer” is a Cancer support group for young men and women between 18 and 30.
The group began to meet in September 2015. We are the first support group for young people in Munster. We meet to support each other and have workshops on self confidence, life coaching, meditation etc. A team of counsellors is supporting us whenever we need somebody to talk to.
Iris House
26 St. Paul’s Avenue, off Lavitts Quay, Cork.T12 W294
Tel: 021-4949090
Email: info@irishousecork.ie
Charity Number: 20100889