The HSE and the Department of Health are developing national physical activity guidelines for people living with chronic conditions. The development of these guidelines involves undertaking research and engaging with relevant stakeholders. The researchers have developed draft guidelines, along with messages that will help to communicate the guidelines to the public. They are seeking feedback … Read more
We are thrilled to introduce our new Ambassador, Catherine Leyden, the Odlums Lady and Baking Queen for Ireland AM! Catherine is living with COPD and understands only too well the challenges this brings to her daily life. Thank you Catherine for your support!
This is Seamus Lawless who will be running the Irish Life Dublin Marathon in honour of his father, Tom who had COPD. We hugely appreciate Seamus choosing COPD Support Ireland as his charity and wish him well with his training and the marathon itself! If you can help support this fundraiser, the link is https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SL54861316 … Read more
Shout out to Ben Hoffman & Ed O’Sullivan who are running their first marathon, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for COPD Support Ireland. They are dedicating their run to Ben’s father who battled emphysema and sarcoidosis before passing away 10 years ago. This is the link to their fundraising page, if … Read more
We were delighted to meet so many TY students at the TY Show in The Curragh on Tuesday 17th September. We had a busy day raising awareness of COPD amongst the younger population and are hoping some students might fundraise for us as a TY fundraising project! If you have a grandchild/son/daughter that is in … Read more
My name is Gerry Browne, and I have witnessed firsthand what it is like to live with COPD, a devastating degenerative lung disease. My Dad suffered with it for over 15 years, gradually losing his capacity to breathe with every lung infection, ultimately resulting in his death. It was difficult to watch him decline; although … Read more
The individuals below have set themselves a goal and decided to raise funds for people living with COPD at the same time! Best of luck with your efforts. Here’s a little bit about what’s happening: My name is Gerry Browne and I have witnessed firsthand what it is like to live with COPD, a … Read more
Lanie Bruce from our Wexford group represented COPDSI at Bunclody Secondary school Nadyia the young girl who fundraised €1,155 for her leaving cert applied project had her uncle and other COPD patients at the heart of her project. Many Thanks to your hard work and effort.
commencing Friday 12th April at 10am, subject to numbers. To register, email singstrong@copd.ie
New Support Group in Athy commencing Friday 21st July. All are welcome to our launch/information event from 1-2pm at the Athy Community Family Resource Centre. To register your interest for this group, please contact support@copd.ie or call Katie on 083 086 4118.