Welcome to the
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
official charity partners
If you don’t already have an entry in the event click the details of your favourite charity below to apply for one of their special guaranteed charity entries. If you do already have an entry please contact your favourite charity using the same form, join their team and raise much needed funds for them.
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Select your favourite charity
Click the enquire link and complete the form.
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Your charity will be in touch
Your charity will be in touch asap using the contact details you supplied in your application.
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Start fundraising
Discuss your fundraising target with your charity and start raising money for a great cause!

Irish Cancer Society
- Email Ciara Dunne:cdunne@irishcancer.ie
- Call us on: +353 1 231 6658
As the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland we are working towards a cancer free future. Our free services, support and advice, ensure that cancer patients and their families are not alone at a time they need it most. The Irish Cancer Society receives only 5% of its funding from the Government. We rely on the support and generosity of the Irish public.
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Cancer Fund For Children
- Email Sinead O'Malley:sinead@cancerfundforchildren.ie
Cancer Fund for Children provides practical and emotional support to children and young people, and their families, impacted by cancer across the island of Ireland. We work to ensure no child has to face
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Pieta
- Email Gerard Tiernan:community@pieta.ie
Our Vision is A world where suicide, self-harm and stigma have been replaced by hope, self-care and acceptance. Our Mission is to support people and communities in crisis by providing freely accessible, professional services to all. We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We are rooted in compassion and care. We generate and nourish hope. We empower!
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Irish Heart Foundation
- Email Muireann Collins O'Regan:hello@irishheart.ie
Every year in Ireland almost 9,000 people die from heart disease and stroke. Join team Irish Heart and help support people in Ireland living with a heart condition or the effects of stroke.
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ISPCC Childline
- Email Ray Traynor:community@ispcc.ie
ISPCC Childline is for children. Our purpose is to listen to them, empower them, strengthen their resilience and enable them to live their best possible lives.
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
- Email Yseult Quinn:yseult.quinn@alzheimer.ie
Another 30 people will be diagnosed with dementia in Ireland today! Join TeamASI and help us to continue to support people living with dementia in Ireland. See more at alzheimer.ie.
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National Breast Cancer Research Institute
- Email Patrick Casey:patrick@breastcancerresearch.ie
1 in 7 Irish women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute is a national charity that funds a comprehensive breast cancer research programme to improve outcomes For Women In Ireland And Across The World.
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Alzheimer's Research UK
- Email Nathan Banks:Nathan.Banks@alzheimersresearchuk.org
We are the UK’s leading dementia research charity. Our vision is a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure
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Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Autism
- Email Ethan:emichaud@flutiefoundation.org
To help people and families affected by autism live life to the fullest.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Email Kerri Powell:kpowell@cff.org
Members of the CF Foundation's Breathe Team use their participation in endurance events to raise awareness and the necessary funds to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
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First Flight Alliance / Operation Active Kids
- Email Alison Youngblood:alison@yourfirstflight.org

UNICEF Ireland
- Email Aine McKeown: Aine@unicef.ie
UNICEF works across 190 countries and territories. We do what ever it takes to help children survive, thrive and reach their full potential.
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WellChild
- Email Claire: challenge@wellchild.org.uk
WellChild is helping the thousands of children and young people across the UK with serious health needs, giving them the best chance to thrive – properly supported at home, with their families.
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Brain Tumour Research
- Email Carol Robertson: carol@braintumourresearch.org
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Help us in our vision to find a cure.
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Action Mental Health
- Email our Fundraising Team: fundraising@amh.org.uk
Action Mental Health changes the lives of those living with mental ill-health.
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Focus Ireland
- Email Our Team at: events@focusireland.ie
Challenging homelessness. Changing lives. Focus Ireland believes that everyone has a right to a place they can call home.
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Movember
- Email Laura Deignan: laura.deignan@movember.com
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
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Tunnel to Towers Foundation
- Email Elizabeth Kimmeth: elizabeth.kimmeth@t2t.org
Supporting America’s first responder and military heroes, including homeless veterans, and helping America to Never Forget 9/11.
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Keith Duffy Foundation
- Email Noel Carroll: ncarroll@platinumpaper.ie
With a strong link to autism awareness in Ireland, the Keith Duffy Foundation is working to raise funds for a number of children’s charities throughout the country.
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Make-A-Wish Ireland
- Email Emma Hurley: emma@makeawish.ie
Make-A Wish® Ireland grants magical wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 years living with life threatening medical conditions, such as Cancer and Cystic fibrosis.
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The Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust
- Email Samantha Windrum: samantha@bonemarrowtrust.ie
Supporting people who have Leukemia, Lymphoma or Myeloma & have had or may need a stem cell transplant. Swapping information & stories.
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Marie Curie
- Email Constance Egbe: team@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity offering support to those dealing with terminal illnesses. Whatever the illness, wherever you are, we’re with you to the end.
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Depaul
- Email Cian Wade: cian.wade@depaulcharity.net
Depaul is a homelessness charity that operates 40 homeless shelters and support services across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. We believe homelessness has no place.
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Aid Pioneers
- Email Alexis Broschek: alexis.broschek@aidpioneers.com
At Aid Pioneers, we believe in the power of local ideas. We are a young German NGO that supports local organizations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to scale their impact.
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- Email Rebecca: fundraising@tenovuscancercare.org.uk
Here for everyone affected by cancer
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Children's Health Foundation
- Email Liz Cronin: lcronin@childrenshealth.ie
Children's Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children's Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres in Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.
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Cancer Research Institute
- Email Our team at: TeamCRI@cancerresearch.org
Save more lives by fuelling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all cancers.
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Team Red, White and Blue
- Email John Faunce: john.faunce@teamrwb.org
Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Forging America’s leading health and wellness community for veterans.
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Allied Services Integrated Health System
- Email Erin Burns: eburns@allied-services.org
Join Team Allied Services: Run to Make a Difference in Lives! Imagine finishing an iconic marathon, knowing every step you’ve taken has helped transform lives. Team Allied Services invites you to experience the thrill of running some of the world’s most famous marathons, all while raising critical funds for rehabilitation care at our John P. Moses Pediatric Rehab Centers and programs that empower adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic illnesses. Each year, our runners not only challenge themselves but also unite for a cause that brings hope and healing to thousands in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.
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Street Child UK
- Email The Challenges Team: challenges@street-child.org
- Call us on:020 7614 7696
Street Child works for a world where every child is safe, in school, and learning.
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Cliona's Foundation
- Email Phil Deegan: phil@clionas.ie
Registered Irish charity providing financial assistance to families caring for a seriously sick child to help with non medical expenses.
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
- Email our Fundraising Team: fundraising@cfireland.ie
Members of the Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Team in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon use their participation in endurance events to raise awareness and funds to provide people with CF the opportunity to lead full and productive lives.
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Epilepsy Action
- Email Events Team: events@epilepsy.org.uk
The UK's leading member-led epilepsy charity, providing information for the 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK and anyone with an interest in the condition
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Breakthrough Cancer Research
- Email Eoghan O'Sullivan: eoghan@breakcancer.ie
We only fund research and scientific solutions for cancer. Wherever the best ideas are, worldwide, we find them - and fund them, fast.
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Dogs Trust Ireland
- Email Gabriela Maia De Leone: fundraising@dogstrust.ie
We are Ireland's largest dog welfare charity.
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CRY Ireland (Cardiac Risk in the Young in Ireland)
- Email Lucia Ebbs: lebbs@cry.ie
Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) raises awareness of sudden cardiac death, provides counselling & fund raises for the CRY Centre based in Tallaght, D24
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Our Lady's Hospice
- Email Anne Julian: annej@olh.ie
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (OLH&CS) provides specialist care for a catchment of over a million people with a wide range of needs, from residential rehabilitation to end-of- life care.
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Sightsavers Ireland
- Email Craig Bodger: cbodger@sightsavers.ie
- Call us on:+353 1 271 0239
Our mission is to prevent avoidable blindness, fight debilitating diseases and promote equality for people with disabilities.
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Acquired Brain Injury Ireland
- Email Marissa Tuccelli: mtuccelli@abiireland.ie
Brain Injury can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. We provide community based Neuro-Rehabilitation for people with #braininjury #mindyourhead
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Women's Aid Ireland
- Email Emma Greally: challenges@womensaid.ie
Leading national organisation, working to prevent & address the impact of domestic violence & abuse
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Cancer Care West
- Email Orla Cunniffe: fundraising@cancercarewest.ie
Our Vision is that no one in our region will go through cancer alone.
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American Cancer Society - DetermiNation
- Email Allie Birkinbine: allie.birkinbine@cancer.org
Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer. Join DetermiNation and Make Your Miles More Meaningful
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The Mater Foundation
- Email Angela McNulty: amcnulty@materfoundation.ie
Official fundraising body of The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin.
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Back on My Feet
- Email Fundraising Team: fundrace@backonmyfeet.org
Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of fitness, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
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The Gavin Glynn Foundation
- Email John Glynn: info@thegavinglynnfoundation.ie
The Gavin Glynn Foundation has been setup in Gavin's memory to help children battling cancer who need to travel overseas for treatment not available in Ireland
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MS Ireland
- Email Melanie Cunningham: melaniec@ms-society.ie
The national organisation providing information, support and advocacy services for people living with Multiple Sclerosis
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Southern Area Hospice Services
- Email James McCaffrey: McCaffreyJ@southernareahospiceservices.org

Project Purple
- Email Vin Kampf: vin@projectpurple.org
Nonprofit envisioning a world without pancreatic cancer. Programs provide research grants & patient aid. Leading innovation and collaboration.
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Merchants Quay Ireland
- Email Shauna Ernight: shauna.enright@mqi.ie
MQI is a registered Irish charity, providing homeless and drug addiction services nationwide.
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Aoibheann's Pink Tie
- Email Our team at: INFO@AOIBHEANNSPINKTIE.IE
Aoibheann's Pink Tie offer help and practical support to the families of children diagnosed with cancer attending St John's Oncology Ward in Our Lady's Children's Hospital.
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The Iris Fund
- Email Brittney Crystal: theirisfund@outlook.com
The Iris Fund is dedicated to the research that will determine what triggers full term labor to eventually prevent preterm birth!
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ALS Association
- Email Cliff Whitlock: cliff.whitlock@als.org
Fighting ALS on every front through research, care services, and advocacy.
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Imerman Angels
- Email Dave: dlouthan@imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience.
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Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
- Email Kelly: kelly@glasa.org
GLASA provides year-round opportunities for people with physical or visual disabilities to take part in sports, exercise, and wellness programs.
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Concern Worldwide UK
- Email Rebecca Douse: GetInvolved@concern.net
We’re a charity that’s determined to end extreme poverty – whatever it takes.
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Mental Health Ireland
- Email Ryan Ulrich: ryanu@mentalhealthireland.ie
Run for Mental Health Ireland: Educate, Empower, Connect - Every Step Makes a Difference
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Blesma - The Limbless Veterans
- Email Our Fundraising Team: communityeventsmanager@blesma.org




























































