Enjoy a winter of wellness with Mayo Cancer Support

Mayo Cancer Support is excited to roll out an eclectic programme of free activities for Autumn-Winter 2024/25.

Based at Rock Rose House - opposite Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar - Mayo Cancer Support has been providing emotional support to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis or a cancer-related bereavement for over 25 years.

The registered charity also operates outreach clinics in Ballina every Tuesday and in Achill on the third Thursday of every month.

Its core services include professional one-to-one counselling, complementary therapies and a drop-in listening service.

This week sees the roll out of the charity’s Autumn-Winter 2024/2025 programme which comprises the core services and a variety of additional classes delivered in a group setting.

All of these services are available to anyone that has been affected either directly or indirectly by a cancer diagnosis or bereavement and are free of charge.

Highlights of the new programme of events include a programme weekly Tai Chi/Qigong classes, commencing on Friday, September 20, from 11 a.m., monthly Sound and Music Meditation sessions on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. and the ever popular Look Good Feel Better make-up and skincare workshops.

Mayo Cancer Support is proud to offer a range of children’s services too, delivered by staff with expertise in the area of therapy for little ones.

These services include professional one-to-one play therapy and art therapy. Counselling can also be facilitated for teenagers and young adults impacted by cancer.

For more information call (094)9038407; email info@mayocancersupport.ie or visit the website – www.mayocancersupport.ie.