DACC did gift wrapping at

Totally Tempest

on Friday 5th from 3-7pm

& Saturday 6th December 1.30-6pm

with all funds donated going to

Donegal Action for Cancer Care.

Colette DACC, Laura O’ Donnell, volunteer, Jeanette DACC ,Susan & Philomena, DACC gift wrapping along with Shona from Tempest

Thank you Tempest for your invite & ongoing support!

The Ramada Encore Hotel, Letterkenny

On Sunday 16th November allowed

Capricorn to come along & sing a few songs from their new CD in aid of DACC

Also The Ramada Encore donated the proceeds of their

Take Your Pick to DACC on the night.

Mr Brian Gallagher Prop. The Ramada Encore presents DACC with

€305 proceeds from the nights Take Your Pick. Also in picture is Bernie& Michael with Marie Kelly DACC

Above the “Dancing Queen”

Thank you Brain & The Ramada Encore

Congratulations & Thanks to

Capricorn

Bernie & Michael

    (Contact Bernie regarding the CD at 0860888688)

who launched their CD on

14th November & 23rd November 08

in the Squealing Pig, Muff & The Clanree Hotel Letterkenny in aid of DACC

DACC Coffee & Tea Day in aid of the Donegal Hospice on Friday 24th October.

Thank you to everyone who supported us in this worthwhile fundraiser.

Go Raibth Maith Agat! 

Sincere thanks to Susan DACC Administrator for setting us all with

such a beautiful table, well done Susan!

The Aura Letterkenny Leisure Complex

hosted a 48hr Relay Track Challenge- on Friday 12th September.

Photo shows Rhonda Mc Crabbe, Aura Leisure Centre presenting Colette Burke, DACC Treasurer with a cheque for €1800 proceeds of the sponsored Track Challenge. Also in photo from left is Susan Rodgers, DACC Administrator and Bambi, Aura

Leisure Centre.

Thank you Aura.

The Streat Cafe Letterkenny

 (beside the new Dunnes Stores)on

 Friday 26th September

donated 50 cents from every cup of coffee sold to DACC.

Lynn Mc Devitt presents Louise from The Streat Cafe

with an acknowledgement cerificate for sponsorship & fundraising.

Louise also presented DACC with a cheque for €321.20 money raised from the cups of tea & coffee.

Also in the photo is Susan Rodgers, DACC Office Administrator.

Thank you The Streat Cafe, they also donated all the water at our recent Wig Walk in Downings and provided staff on the day to ensure that everyone was looked after.

The Finn Valley Branch of DACC this year again took part in the

Airtricity Sponsored walk as part of their annual fundraising for DACC

Well Done & Thank You Finn Valley

Members of DACC Finn Valley Branch at the starting line of the Airtricity 15K Walk 20.09.08
On the homestraight of the 15K Airtricity Walk are John Kelly,Chanelle O'Donnell & Emby O'Donnell, Group Co-ordinator.
Pauline & Eileen Lynch at the finishing line of the Airtricity 15K Walk at Drumkeen

Totallytempest Charity Night held on Friday 29th August 08 in aid of DACC

The Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny celebrated their birthday with a Family Fun Day and invited DACC along.

It was a great opportunity for DACC not only to raise awareness of the work we do but to distribute valauble information on cancer and other health promotion information.

Picture above shows James Sweeney, Ballyboefy a member and volunteer in the office along with Paddy Hume, PRO at the DACC information stand in the Aura on Sunday 27th July 08.

DACC “Perfect Partnership” evening was a great success.

Although the crowd could have been bigger those who attended exressed their thanks for a great night and wondered when we would host the next! Below are a few pictures.We would like to thank the following for their sponsorship of prizes: Josie Coll for lots of beautiful flower arrangements, Mc Elhinneys Stores, Kernan’s Centra Newtowncunningham, Restaurnat St Jude, The Silver Tassie Hotel, “Beauty Within” beauty rooms in Ballyboefy, Tony Kelly Cars, The Renault Garage, Mountain Top and to the Mount Errigal Hotel who once again provided the beautiful function room free of charge.

A big Thank you must go to the Mc Caul Academy of Irish Dancers who provided us with such beautiful Irish Dancing with no charge. We have not put the pictures of the children dancing on the website not because we don’t value them but because we wish to ensure that in this day & age they are not exploited. Thank you children and those who brought them and took care of them. 

To Catherine Sprole and her beautiful daughter Rachael a very sincere thank you. Catherine came along and spent hours both making fresh friut and vegatable juice drinks on the spot. Catherine owns the Guava Juice Bar in the Courtyard Shopping Centre, Letterkenny.

Again Catherine provided all the fresh fruit,vegatables and her services free of charge.  

A large crowd watch as Colette Burke of DACC gives her first Flower Arranging Demonstration.

Well Done Colette.

A few of DACC’s finest!

Ballyliffin Golf Club hosted

their Golf Classic on

Saturday 31^st May 2008

 in aid of 3 charities,

St Luke’s, Oncology Unit Letterkenny General Hospital and DACC.

The North Inishowen Branch of DACC helped with this event.

            €5000 PRIZE FUND

Some details on winners

Sat 31 May 2008 Costcutters Cancer Classic

1. Michael Grant (11), Maurice Toland (10), Kevin Daly (13), Steve Stewart (23); 103 pts
2. Alan Doherty (O) (3), John Farren (7), Coleman Doherty (9), Owen Doherty (14); 100 pts
3. Seamus Doherty (5), Paul Doherty (3), Geroid Doherty (8), Annette Doherty (33); 99 pts
4. Jackie McGeoghan (17), Eamon O’Donnell (18), Sean O’Donnell (16), Michael Doherty(C)(19); 98 pts
5. Kevin Downey (12), Christy Friel (15), Aiden Ruddy (17), Mickey McCallion (19); 98 pts
6. Paul Eccles (15), Martin Roarty (15), Sean McMenamin (18), Martin McLaughlin (19); 97 pts
7. Shaun Kelly , John McLaughlin, PH Doherty, Dave Cawley; 96 pts
8. Neal J Doherty (14), Liam Doherty (C) (14) Michael Deeney (13), Sean O’Doherty (2); 96 pts
9. Lisa Glover (13), Ben Glover (9), Pascal Harkin (16), Rory Glover (4); 96 pts
10. Liam Doherty (w) (6), John McLaughlin (S)(8), Jim Porter (10), Donal Carey (20); 96 pts

Best ladies Team: Betty Gallagher (11), Marie Durso (14), Mary McGeoghan (17), S Grant (N) (23); 93 pts
Early Bird Prize: Brian Northey (6), David Rankin (10), Hugh Hunter (12), Alan Hunter (13); 95 pts
Nearest the Pin: James Doherty 38 ½”
Gents Longest Drive: Cecil Doherty
Ladies Longest Drive: Roisin Williamson

The East Donegal Branch of DACC wish to thank everyone who supported them at their recent dance in Biddy Friels.

Total amount raised was €2087

Prize winners on the night were:

First Prize: 100 euros Paint Voucher- Bridget Clarke, Castlederg,
Second Prize: Hamper- Dermot O' Connor, Galway,
Third prize: Meat Voucher worth 50 euros- Cathy Bonner, Mondooey, Manorcunningham,
Fourth Prize: Wash and Blow-dry.- Jim Mc Kinley, Newtowncunningham,
Fifth Prize:Tin of Biscuits- Trisha O'Donnell, Carrigans,
Sixth prize:Wine Box and Glass Set.- Murray O' Donnell, Carrigans,
Seventh Prize: Box Biscuits-Eileen Devenney,St.Johnston,
 

Well done to all in the Finn Valley Branch of DACC who undertook a Sponsored Swim on Easter Monday at Rossnawlagh in aid of the following:

Respite Care at St. Josephs Hospital, Stranolar ,

The Donegal Hospice and

Donegal Action for Cancer C are.

Thank you God for sending the swimmers good weather. I know I said to forget about me catching a mouse,

but now that the swimmers have raised money for their very worthy causes could you maybe send me even one mouse?

Francis Coyle, Seamus O’ Donnell & Bridget Mc Intyre.

DACC Chairperson in the middle- what a sight for sore eyes!

Francis, Bridget and some of their fan club.

Mother & Son team- Bridget and Mark Mc Intyre also well known as Mad Marcus!

It looks like this guy may have heard that our swimmers were coming to his town- Rossnawlagh on Easter Monday! If you meet one of the swimmers in the Finn Valley area this week and they are missing a toe or two then you know who has them!

Well Done everyone!

The North Inishowen Branch of DACC was presented inFebruary 08

with a cheque for €1270.00 from

Francis Devlin & Devlin Family, Keadycara,Culdaff

amount raised at a Darts Tournament held in January 2008 for

the Maureen Devlin Memorial Fund. 

Well done to all involved and

Sincere Thanks

Angela Gethins, Lifford presents DACC on Friday 25th Jan.08 with 2 tickets that she won on Highland Radio for flights from Carrickfin to Dublin.

Another example of the goodwill and generosity of the people of Donegal. Picture shows Susan Rodgers, DACC Office Administrator, Colette Burke, Secretary of the Office Management Sub Committee, Angela Gethins and Lynn Mc Devitt, Vice Chairperson of DACC.

Thank You Angela.

Letterkenny LYIT Head Shave fundaiser for DACC

We think these young men deserve great credit for there commitment to cancer services in Donegal. Not only did they have their heads shaved in front of their fellow students,they all willing put on Breast Cancer t-shirts. In the days when we hear so much negativity regarding our young people , it should be remembered that these young men are a fine examlpe of so many of our young people. Congratualtions and Well Done.

You are an example to us all.

Total amout raised was €1115.38 and 9.19 Stg. Excellent

   Be Proud !   

The Before Picture!

Benny, Patrick, Emmett, Anglo, Declan and Donal.

The After Picture.

The young men with event organiser Sharon Meehan and at the end to the right Rory who was not only master of cermonies but gave direction in how to get the best possible head shave!

They look as handsome as before!!! 

The Glenswilly Branch of DACC present cheques for €6000 each to DACC and Letterkenny General Hospital on Thursday 6th December 07 proceeds from the All Cancer Patient Fashion Show held on the 2nd October. Present in the photo are some of the models,some members of DACC and

Mr Paul Mc Loone who compered the Fashion Show.

Well Done & Thanks to everyone.

Mr Gerard Mc Girr, Photography & Wedding Services, Liffiord, Co. Donegal presents the models with a DVD of the

Fashion Show which Gerard filmed on the night and produced a DVD which he sponsored.

This was in keeping with the aim of the Fashion Show,

Celebrating, Wellness, Survival and Life!

Thank you Gerard for the Memories! 

Mr Seamus O’ Donnell, Chairperson of DACC presents Gerard Mc Girr with a Certificate of Appreciation for his sponsorship, Gerard was also presented with a Certificate on behalf of the Glenswilly Branch of DACC by Marie Kelly. 

Presentation by the Children’s Choir of the Sacred Heart, Muff to

 DACC of €920 on the 23rd November 07.

This is the proceeds of a concert held in the Rock Bar.

Congratulations, Thanks & Well Done Children!

Mr Seamus O’ Donnell, Chairperson of DACC presents the children with a Certificate of Appreciation for their fundraising.

The Burt/ Killea/ Newtowncunningham Branch of DACC hosted a

A Flower Arranging

 demonstration on Wednesday 28th November 07 as part of their annual fundraising.

A very enjoyable night was had by the large crowd that attended.

The Moville Branch of DACC hosted a quiz every Wednesday night over a 6 week period. The last night was

Wednesday 28th November 07.

1st weeks quiz winners were :The Brain Drains-

John Kelly, Marjorie Mc Henry, Joe Doherty

and Angela Mc Henry

2nd weeks quiz winners were: The Team with No Name-

Bernadette & John Lynn, Roger&Keely Beresford.

3rd weeks quiz winners were: The Bar Team-

Terry, Martin and Uanin Coleman, Rayan Mc Monagle, Owen Mc Ginley and Brian Mc Daid.

4th weeks quiz winners were: The Bar Team

( 2nd weeks in a row)

Uanin & Terry Coleman, Brian Mc Donald, Ryan Mc Monagle, Raymond Doherty, Joe Doherty.

5th weeks quiz winners were: The Twits

Raymond Doherty, John Kelly, Joe Doherty, Marjorie & Sofie Mc Henry

These quiz’s are part of the Moville Branch’s annual fundraising for

 Donegal Action for Cancer Care.

Donegal Action for Cancer Care hosted

a Coffee Day on Friday 26th October from

10am - 4pm in aid of the Donegal Hospice

Our office is at

13 St Columba’s Tce, High Road, Letterkenny.

Tel: 074 91 28400.

The Donegal Hospice provides excellent care and support for cancer patients.

Mrs Eilish Sweeney picking out one of the raffle tickets at the DACC Coffee Day in aid of the Donegal Hospice.Eilis informed us all that she spent most of her early years in number 13 St Columba’s Tce. as she lived at No 8.

Eilish said her visit brought back great memories and was delighted to see the house being used for such a benifical cause. Eilish is a great supporter of the Donegal Hospice.

Mr Joe Mc Hugh TD called in for his cup of tea to support the Donegal Hospice and DACC. 

Garda Gerry Davenport called in to support the Donegal Hospice and DACC on behalf

of the local Garda Siochana.