Breakthrough Cancer Research

Breakthrough Cancer Research is the leading cancer research charity in Ireland. We invest in world-class research to impact the quality of life for people with cancer and save lives. We are particularly focused on improving outcomes for people whose cancers are poorly served by current treatment options.

People believe the worst day they, or a loved one, will have is hearing a cancer diagnosis. However, this is not the worst day. The worst day is when the doctor tells them there is no hope. They have tried everything. There is nothing more they can do. The cure for their cancer does not exist. Breakthrough Cancer Research is working hard to make sure our family, friends and communities have access to the best treatments for cancer and never have to hear the words, there is no hope.

Our focus is on:
– Funding world-class cancer research into poor prognosis cancers, which are poorly served by current treatment options
– Facilitating collaboration between scientists and clinicians across Ireland and internationally
– Accelerating the translation of lab discoveries into new effective diagnostics and treatments for people with cancer.

Thanks to the generous support of the public and the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle we have invested millions in cancer research, funding the development of new diagnostics and treatments for cancer which has already led to 8 new treatments progressing to clinical trial. We are currently supporting over 165 researchers across the island of Ireland through public fundraising, support and generosity.

Funds raised from the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2025 will help fund two exciting new projects in ovarian and pancreatic cancers. Both of these cancers are difficult to diagnose and hard to treat so advances and breakthroughs are urgently needed.

Thank you for choosing Breakthrough Cancer Research as your designated Charity for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2025. If you have any queries or need any support in your fundraising, please email edel@breakcancer.ie.

We are very grateful for your support.