Next Event
30th Sept.
The 7th Annual Absolute Airsoft - Make Your Mark On Cancer Charity Game is taking place this year on September 30th
Absolute Airsoft how so far raised over €44,000 for the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Known on the Airsoft calendar as the biggest Irish event of the year, this year is sure not to dissapoint.
If you would like make your mark or make a difference please join us on September 30th!
On the day gate opens at 9.30am
Normal fee of €25
A large raffle will be held on the day with an amazing selection of prizes to be won!
Food and drinks will be sold on the day also
Rentals will be limited, please book in advance
Bengour East. Bealnablath, Co.Cork P72 FV06
Our Story
Not too long after the passing of Mark Prendergast who lost his battle with testicular cancer in 2012, family and friends of Mark merged together to organise a charity climb to the top of Carrauntoohill in Mark’s memory while at the same time trying to raise some much needed funds for The Mercy Hospital Foundation where Mark had been in & out receiving treatment through his 5 year battle with cancer.
A group of nearly 70 people climbed Carrauntoohill on that wet & windy day in July 2012 and together raised an astonishing €13,600 for The Mercy Hospital Foundation. It was then realised what amazing things can be achieved when people come together. In 2013 a small group came together to resurrect a very popular charity walk from the Viaduct to Bandon under the new name “Make Your Mark on Cancer Charity Walk”. It soon came to light that this was now an opportunity for people to make a real difference and Honour the Taken, Admire the Survivors and Support the Fighters of cancer.
We Support
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The Mercy Hospital Foundation
Make Your Mark on Cancer has fundraised primarily for The Mercy Hospital Foundation since the fundraising group’s inception in 2012. The reason being is that the Mercy cared for our loved one ‘Mark Prendergast’ while he was going through his cancer journey.
The love and support that Mark and his family received from the staff of the Mercy was unmeasurable and we will be forever greatful.
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The Mercy Cancer CARE Centre
For the last number of years, we have been raising funds to develop the Mercy Cancer CARE Centre at 9 Dyke Parade, close to the Mercy Hospital. Construction is underway, and the current timeline is to finish building in December 2023 and be open to receive patients for psycho-oncology services in early 2024.
The Mercy Cancer CARE Centre will be a non-clinical facility to provide a quiet and safe place for patients and families to access an increasingly necessary range of services to support those affected by a cancer diagnosis.
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Testicular Talks
We are also sponsoring Testicular Cancer Awareness Talks in second level schools across Cork, which will be rolled out in 2023. Delivered by Paul Ahern, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Urology, our talks are delivered to male students (TY, 5th and 6th years). This programme, which is unique to the Mercy Hospital Foundation, informs and educates young men about the signs and symptoms of Testicular Cancer.
