- Ambassador Maia Dunphy launches the 2025 Boots Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Maia highlights the critical importance of the Night Nursing Service, with all funds raised supporting this vital care.
- People can support by signing up to complete the walk (at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on 09th September or at a location of their own choosing), donating via www.bootsnightwalk.com or by purchasing an Honour Tag in any Boots store nationwide.
- With the return of Dublin Gospel Choir, Night Walk 2025 promises to be a night of coming together to honour cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives to cancer.
30th July 2025, Dublin: Boots has proudly partnered with Maia Dunphy to launch this year’s Boots Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. This service provides end-of-life care for cancer patients, enabling them to spend their final days at home surrounded by family and loved ones. It also offers much-needed respite for their caregivers. This invaluable service is provided free of charge to those who avail of it.
Boots has been a dedicated partner of the Irish Cancer Society since 2012. Through the incredible support of team members, patients, and customers, they have collectively raised over €4 million for the service to date. This equates to approximately 10,350 nights of vital care.
Boots is calling upon the public to sign up and walk 3.5km together this autumn in support of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses. The flagship walk will take place on Tuesday, 9th September at Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Visit www.bootsnightwalk.com to sign up* or make a donation to help raise money for this truly impactful cause.
Alongside the walk, Honour Tags are now available for purchase in Boots stores nationwide for €3, raising additional funds for the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. Customers can purchase a tag in honour of someone who has survived or passed away from cancer, with space on the front to write the name of the individual being honoured.
All funds raised from the Boots Night Walk will directly support the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service, providing crucial comfort and assistance to cancer patients and their families during their most challenging times. Ambassador Maia Dunphy will be participating in the walk this year in honour of her late mum, Helen, who passed away due to pancreatic cancer in 2022.
Maia Dunphy said: “Being part of the Boots Night Walk is incredibly meaningful to me. The Night Nurses offer such profound comfort and dignity at a time when families need it most. It’s a privilege to help shine a light on their work, and I’m walking in memory of my wonderful mum, Helen. I truly hope everyone can join us on September 9th, whether in Phoenix Park or in their own communities, to support this vital service.”
Stephen Watkins, Managing Director at Boots Ireland, commented: “For 14 years, the Boots Night Walk has been a powerful reflection of our long-standing commitment to the Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nursing Service. I’m proud of the dedication our colleagues show year after year in supporting such vital care. Together with our generous customers, we’re helping to make a real difference for families across Ireland.”
Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, added: “Most people with cancer want to spend their final nights in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by their loved ones. This would be impossible without the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. Our nurses provide vital care and pain relief to patients and give families a much-needed rest while their loved one is in safe hands. We simply could not provide this vital service without the incredible support of Boots Ireland, their employees, customers, and every person who supports the Boots Night Walk. Your incredible generosity is bringing relief and comfort to families across Ireland at an incredibly difficult time. Your support truly means so much.”
*Sign-up fee is €15 with participants receiving an accompanying t-shirt. #BootsNightWalk2025
For more information, or to request an interview with a Boots or Irish Cancer Society spokesperson, or a Night Nurse, please contact: Annemarie Travers, Tel: 08 732 5955, or email: annemarie.travers@ogilvy.com Heidi Morgan, Tel: 087 297 2046 or email: heidi.morgan@ogilvy.com
Notes to editor: Please see link to Boots Night Walk launch photos here: https://we.tl/t-ndJ6VijCBj
Photo Caption: Boots Night Walk campaign ambassador Maia Dunphy and Night Nurse Christopher Horgan launch the 2025 Boots Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Service. You can support by signing up to complete the walk or making a donation via www.bootsnightwalk.com. You can also purchase an Honour Tag in any Boots store nationwide.
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