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Do a Charity Skydive in aid of: National Breast Cancer Research Institute

Registered Charity Number: 9997


The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) is a voluntary based charity located at the Clinical Science Institute, University College Hospital, Galway. It was launched by former President Mary Robinson on Mother’s Day 1991.

See web site www.nbcri.ie or www.breastcancerresearch.ie

Up to 2000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in Ireland each year. As yet breast cancer cannot be prevented, its incidence can only be reduced by early detection. Treatments are available for breast cancer but ongoing research is essential to ensure the optimal treatment for all patients, to reduce their side effects, improve their quality of life and, primarily, increase their chance of survival.

The key objective of the NBCRI is to conduct relevant, ethical research into the biology of breast cancer to determine the cause of this disease and improve the treatment for patients. The NBCRI also works to raise awareness of breast cancer and fundraise to provide improved breast cancer services for women throughout Ireland.

RESEARCH

The NBCRI Research Laboratory is based in the Clinical Science Institute at University College Hospital, Galway. In September 2004 Professor Michael Kerin took over the role of Director of the NBCRI and Head of the Department of Surgery at UCHG/NUI Galway.

The research team at the NBCRI are currently investigating the presence of biological markers involved in cancer detection, development and spread. At present the NBCRI is funding full-time postdoctoral scientists and postgraduate research fellows in addition to scientific personnel in collaboration with the Departments of Pathology, REMEDI and the NCBES at NUI Galway. The NBCRI funds qualified research scientists and clinicians to carry out research into breast cancer. Research collaborations exist between the NBCRI and national and international research institutes, e.g. Cancer Research UK.

To Order Your Skydive 4 Charity Sponsorship Card/s In Aid Of:
National Breast Cancer Research Institute


  • Pay your Deposit on our Sign Up page
  • Or Phone us on: 045-895696 and we will take your details.
  • Or Download An Application Form, fill it out and post it to us.

Each Sponsorship Card ordered requires a non-refundable booking deposit of €20.00. This deposit is part of the minimum €600 fundraising target you are asked to reach in order to complete your Tandem Skydive. It helps combat fraud and deters those who may not really have the conviction to complete the fundraising for their chosen charity


Groups Welcome

While we fully recognise and appreciate your assistance in fundraising and completing a Skydive 4 Charity experience in Aid of National Breast Cancer Research Institute, neither Skydive 4 Charity nor National Breast Cancer Research Institute can accept any responsibility for any injuries however caused.