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Gort Cancer Support Centre offers a confidential community-based cancer support service to anybody affected by a cancer diagnosis in the South Galway / North Clare areas. We provide the highest possible standard of care to everyone who avails of our support services. From the very first point of contact, you will be greeted by one of our caring and empathetic team members, whose role is to ensure you feel supported and welcome. Their expertise, dedication and care for each person using our services, makes Hollyblue House the haven of tranquillity it is.

A diagnosis of cancer profoundly changes a person’s life. Many people feel alone, isolated and afraid. Some people keep their fears to themselves in order not to cause further trauma to their families. Others have no one to share their fears with. By adopting a holistic approach and providing a range of supportive services and activities, we enhance people’s wellbeing and coping skills.

Please make the call, as we are here to support you and your family. We fully understand your feelings of fear, panic, sadness and loneliness. We can assure you when you leave our centre, you  will have a new sense of peace and hope.

All services are offered FREE OF CHARGE and confidentiality is ensured.

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I am so grateful that Gort Cancer Support opened it’s doors to me. The centre and staff and supports helped make a tough time easier. The generosity and kindness shown to me will forever be remembered. Thank You

It is a pleasure to attend meetings to have a chat or a laugh a cup of tea or a coffee. I never thought that getting cancer would bring me so many blessings and new friends.

The availability of these services in my area are of great assistance to me and I am able to meet wtih people who have similar experiences to my own.

My cancer is in remission but I am greatly reassured to have this support centre nearby.

Location is perfect – accessible but private, support is superb. Huge attention to detail. The centre is nicely decorated and very welcoming.

Staff and volunteers are kind, welcoming, inviting, and make you feel very relaxed. I was fearful of going at first but once I met the people there, I felt very at ease and always felt better after a visit to the centre.

Overall, the centre is welcoming warm friendly staff and a wide range of activiities – something for everyone.

God bless you all for the wonderful work you do and the care and comfort you bring to so many people going through difficult times.

We are so grateful for how you’ve helped us navigate this journey that we came upon that was completely alien to us. You reassured us and made us feel held and supported on this journey so we’re ever so grateful to each and every one of you.

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Gort Cancer Support

Gort Cancer Support was established in June 2007 to provide support and practical assistance to people affected by a cancer diagnosis. We adopt a holistic approach towards our clients and their family members by providing a range of activities and social events which will enhance our clients wellbeing and coping skills. Our cancer support centre is managed and operated by trained volunteers with the assistance of administrative staff and professional therapists. We offer a home from home environment where one will feel relaxed and welcome. Our Registered Charity Number (RCN) is 20075927.
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Gort Cancer Support1 day ago
Have You Seen Our New Signs?

We have put up new signs directing you to Hollyblue Gifts. Have you spotted them yet? Let us know in the comments below!

Our Hollyblue Gift Shop offers a wonderful selection of unwanted and unopened items. We have a diverse range of products including toiletries, handbags, candles, vases, photo frames & much more. You’re warmly invited to visit us & explore our shop during opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3,30pm.

To stay updated on the latest items available, be sure to follow our dedicated Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gortcancersupporthollybluegifts.ie

Every purchase you make helps us provide free supportive services to individuals in our community who are affected by a cancer diagnosis. We look forward to welcoming you to our shop!

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Gort Cancer Support2 days ago
We are thrilled to announce that Gort Cancer Support has been chosen as one of the charities for the Galway People of the Year Awards.

If you were tuned into Galway Bay FM yesterday morning then you would have heard Ollie Robinson confirm that Galway Parkinson's Association & ourselves are the chosen charities for this year's event. We are deeply grateful to the committee for selecting us and look forward to celebrating with all the winners on Friday 22nd November at the Galway Bay Hotel.

We also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Bernice Forde Carolan on her Galway People of the Year award. Bernice has been nominated for all the charity & voluntary work that she has done around Gort over many years. We are fortunate to count Bernice as one of our volunteer drivers. Well deserved Bernice 🥰

Pictured here are Lorraine Burke, Iryna Rotaru & Mary Nolan at the press launch on Sunday 8th September along with a separate photo of award recipient Bernice.

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Gort Cancer Support3 days ago
Many thanks to @cllr._martinakinane_ & her friend Jacqueline Joyce for taking the time to call to our support centre this morning. It was lovely to meet you both & it was our pleasure to show you around & tell you about the services we provide. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon 😊

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