For a decade, Cancer Fund for Children has been the official charity partner of the Irish Football Association, with our football family coming together to support children, young people and families impacted by cancer.
Since 2016, the generosity of supporters, staff, players, partners and the wider football community has helped raise more than £176,000 for this incredible cause.
As we celebrate 10 years together, we have one big ambition: to take our total fundraising beyond £200,000 by the end of 2026.
Road to Daisy Lodge: A GAWA Relay
On Sunday 18 October 2026, the Northern Ireland football family came together at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park for a truly special day in support of Cancer Fund for Children.
Our Road to Daisy Lodge GAWA Relay brought together football legends, players, sporting personalities, community organisations, families and supporters to complete 120 laps around the pitch, symbolically covering the distance from Belfast to Daisy Lodge in Newcastle, County Down.
With Northern Ireland legends Steven Davis and Gareth McAuley, senior men's manager Michael O'Neill and plenty of familiar faces joining the GAWA, the day was filled with laughter, conversations, unforgettable moments and a tremendous sense of community spirit.
At the heart of the event were the families supported by Cancer Fund for Children, who shared their personal experiences and reminded everyone why the charity's work is so important.
Our partnership with Cancer Fund for Children has already made a meaningful difference, but there's still more we can achieve together.
We're determined to surpass £200,000 in total fundraising by the end of 2026, helping the charity continue providing vital practical and emotional support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer.
If you can, please consider making a donation. No matter how small, every contribution helps.
In Pictures | Road To Daisy Lodge
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Every donation, no matter the amount, will contribute towards our fundraising total and help Cancer Fund for Children provide practical and emotional support to children and young people impacted by cancer and their families.
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Every donation gets us closer.
10 years together. And we're not finished yet.
Our partnership with Cancer Fund for Children has already achieved an incredible amount, but this anniversary is about looking forward as well as celebrating what we've achieved together.
With the support of the GAWA, our staff, players, partners and the entire football family, we're hoping to make our tenth year together our biggest yet!