A cancer diagnosis profoundly changes a person’s life. Many people feel alone, isolated and afraid. Some keep their fears to themselves in order not to cause further trauma to their families. Others simply have no one to share their fears with and many find it hard to get back to their old life when treatment is finished. Sometimes people find it difficult to ask for help and don’t know where to turn.
A premises in Walkin Street (see below) has kindly been donated rent free by Modern Printers for 5 years. This building will house the 'Cois Nore' Cancer Support Centre. Proceeds from the Kells Kings Charity Cycle will go towards paying for the modification of this building, purchase of required equipment and financing the opening and running of the Centre. At the Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre all services will be provided free of charge. Therefore the Centre are depending on donations from the local community and group fundraising efforts, like the Kells Kings Charity Cycle, to assist them in providing this important support service.
Cois Nore will provide gentle caring support in a confidential, professional and non-judgmental environment. The Centre aims to help ease the experience for individuals, their carers and families by providing support, information and empowering people at the time of diagnosis, during treatment and post treatment by providing professional, confidential services such as:
- Holistic Massage and Reflexology
- Art Therapy
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Workshops on Self Care
- Stress and Fatigue Management
- Nutrition Advice
- Support Group Facilitation for Men and Women
- Access to Practical Information and Resources
- Mindfulness Meditation
Delivery of services by staff and volunteers will be in accordance with current Irish Cancer Society guidelines.
For more information on Cois Nore:
Call Denise on 085 721 9280 or email: coisnorekilkenny@gmail.com
Cois Nore Charity Registration Number: CHY 20112