Centre is dedicated to memory of Mandy

The Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, situated in Georges Street, is a support centre for people living with cancer, their families and those who care for them.

The centre offers holistic and complementary therapies, education and psychological support which is nowadays regarded as part of standard support for people with cancer. The centre is open to people on the island of Ireland. All therapies and supports are free of charge.

Gary Kelly, was a professional footballer with Leeds United F.C. and Ireland and donated €750,000, part proceeds of his Testimonial match to a cancer related project in Drogheda, and €250,000 to a Teenage Cancer Trust in Leeds. Many local businesses in Drogheda and area matched Gary’s generosity by donating time, material and labour to the project.

Gary said, the memory of Mandy (his sister who died from breast cancer in 1998) prompted him to put something back from his successful career in soccer.

“I have been very fortunate through my playing career to be able to help in some small way to provide support for people who have been diagnosed with cancer” he said. “This centre will provide the support for people with cancer and their families that I dearly wish will be someday available to everyone in Ireland”.

The centre opened its doors to the public on 11th May 2004.