Joel supports
Daffodil Day
05.03.26
INISHOWEN man and cancer
survivor Joel Messenger from Greencastle is calling on
his local community to support the Irish Cancer
Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on Friday, 20
March.
Joel, 19, was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)
in November 2024, after experiencing symptoms that he
initially thought were from a stubborn flu. As his
symptoms worsened, Joel was sent for a blood test and
then a bone marrow biopsy. CML is a type of blood cancer
that starts in the bone marrow, where the body makes too
many white blood cells that don’t work properly. Joel
takes a targeted drug therapy and is now in remission. |
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Joel said: “Being in
remission now is honestly such a relief. I am finally
able to take back control of my life and enjoy every
day. Fifteen months ago, I didn't think it would be
possible to be fully healthy again and get to be as
happy and content with life as I am now. And now, a year
later, I am getting the opportunity to speak about my
journey from diagnosis to remission.”
Now encouraging people across Inishowen to support
Daffodil Day, Joel said: “Every euro raised on Daffodil
Day is crucial and makes a real lasting difference,
fueling life-changing cancer research and vital support
services. I would encourage everyone to please get out
there on Daffodil Day, March 20th, and show your support
for those affected by cancer in your local community.” |
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The Irish Cancer Society
is there to ensure that every person affected by cancer
has a place to turn to, the support they need and the
hope that there will come a day when no one in Ireland
dies from cancer. Thanks to the amazing generosity of
the public the Irish Cancer Society invests in
ground-breaking cancer research and delivers crucial
free support services for people affected by cancer.
For more information about Daffodil Day visit
www.cancer.ie |
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