# New Irish cancer foundation established

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/13/new-irish-cancer-foundation-established/
- Published: 2006-11-13T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

A new cancer foundation which will operate on an all Ireland basis has been launched
in Belfast. The foundation, which is being backed by leading businesses, will promote
high standards of cancer care for the whole of Ireland with the aim of saving up
to 1,000 lives a year.

The All-Ireland Cancer Foundation, which brings together business leaders and clinicians,
is being chaired by Dr Art Cosgrove. “The burden of cancer in Ireland is too great
to leave to governments and health services alone,” Dr Cosgrave said. “The prevention
of cancer is everyone’s business, ” he added.

The foundation was launched at a major conference on cancer in Belfast.

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An agreement to support international collaboration in cancer control will also 
be signed at the event.

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