Former Mayo star among sports personalities to line out for Hurling for Cancer Research 2024
Hurling for Cancer Research returns to Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow on Monday, August 12, with an array of stars from the world of racing, GAA and top sports personalities confirmed to line-out for this unique hurling match in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s cancer research programmes.
Among those confirmed for the day is former Mayo star Cora Staunton, now a top Gaelic football pundit.
Hurling for Cancer Research, which began in 2011, is the brainchild of leading racehorse trainer, Jim Bolger, and Dancing with the Stars champion jockey, Davy Russell.
As well as Cora Staunton and fellow pundit Ursula Jacob, both have secured a host of other stars, including top Kerry forward Paudie Clifford, Kilkenny legend TJ Reid, Aintree Grand National-winning jockey Rachael Blackmore, and Con O’Callaghan and Ciarán Kilkenny from the record-breaking Dublin team.
A firm favourite in the calendar of hurling fans nationwide, Hurling for Cancer Research has raised €1.5 million to date, providing hope for cancer patients by funding groundbreaking cancer research and cancer trials across Ireland.
Jim Bolger said: “Once again we have unbelievable support from so many racing, hurling and football, and leading sports personalities for the 2024 renewal of Hurling for Cancer Research. It has become a very competitive game, which is a testament to everyone who has supported the match over the years, on and off the pitch.
“Special thanks to my namesake Jim Bolger and the Carlow County Board for generously providing such a wonderful venue like Netwatch Cullen Park. I’m looking forward to seeing a bumper crowd on August 12 for a cause that I know is close to a lot of people’s hearts.”
Irish Cancer Society CEO Averil Power added: “Hurling for Cancer Research is a highlight in the Irish Cancer Society’s events’ calendar. Every year we are blown away by the star-studded line-up brought together by Jim and Davy, and we’re sure this year will be no different.
“The funds raised from Hurling for Cancer Research go directly towards new, innovative cancer research in Ireland. As the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland, we rely on events like Hurling for Cancer Research to bring us closer to the day when nobody dies from cancer in Ireland.
“By supporting this year’s event, you’re helping to fund over 100 cancer research projects across Ireland each year. We can’t thank Jim, Davy and their army of volunteers enough for all the work they do to make this annual event such a huge success.”