How Many People Did We Support In 2015?

With 1 in 3 people affected by Cancer in Ireland, the demand on our services is increasing each year.  As an organisation who receives less than 20% state funding, fundraising is required to keep Purple House open.

Thanks to our amazing supporters and fundraisers, we were able to provide the following services in 2015:

Drop-In Support Services: 2,060 Individual Sessions

Counselling: 257 Individual Sessions

Men’s Garden Project: 249 Individual Sessions

Go For Life Older Persons Support: 116 Individual Sessions

Mindfulness: 40 Individual Sessions

Relaxation: 243 Individual Sessions

Complimentary Therapies: 231 Individual Sessions

Swimming: 37 Individual Sessions

Social Outings:103 People Availed

Arts Therapy:  248 Individual Sessions

Telephone Support Contacts: 2,521 Calls

Hospital transport trips: 608 Trips

Personal Development Classes: 426 Individual Sessions

Health Awareness Programmes: 83 Individual Sessions

Home Visits: 18 Visits

New Clients in 2015: 218