Schools

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We love to work with schools

Each year, we work with a number of schools and their energetic students to raise funds and awareness for the Mercy Hospital.
We really enjoy working with primary and secondary schools – the energy, concern and creativity of young people always amazes us, and helps us to deliver the highest quality of care to people in the local area. 

What can you do?

Take a look at our Fundraising ideas for some inspiration. You could organise a sponsored walk, a sports day, a fashion show, a bag-pack - the sky's the limit.

Mercy Heroes Day

Each year for Mercy Heroes day, primary schools and secondary schools across Cork and surrounding counties become Mercy Heroes themselves by holding a non-uniform day, a coffee morning, or another fundraising event in their school. If you or someone in your school wants to become a hero, you can sign up here or by contacting us here.

Street collection volunteers

Each year, we call on secondary schools to help us with our Street Collection. 

If you would like to organise a fundraiser in your school for The Mercy Hospital Foundation, please get in touch

Good news

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Mercy Hospital Heroes
Calling all heroes: your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to hold a coffee morning or Dress Up/Dress down day this October for Mercy Heroes. Mercy Heroes is an inspiring...
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The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon
“Mam was looked after with such kindness and expertise in ‘the Mercy’. We’re giving back to say thanks for the care she received.”  Support care at &#...
Make Your Mark on Cancer
We’re delighted and very grateful that Make your Mark on Cancer will take place again this year starting at the Viaduct on the 19th July! Make Your Mark 2026, is a 22km spons...
The Cork’s 96fm Giving for Living Radiothon is back!
Radiothon is the biggest local radio fundraiser in Ireland and has raised nearly €7.1m to date.    It returns May 21st, 22nd & 23rd 2026 to r...
Mercy Foundation Golf Classic
Thank you to PepsiCo, our main sponsor for 2026. Thank you Brown & Brown, IPB Insurance and My Wealth Management, our Gold Sponsors. The Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s ...
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Christmas Jumper Day
It’s that time of year again.. the lights are twinkling, the songs are playing and the Christmas jumpers are ready to make their grand return! This December, get into the festive s...
Host a Festive Fundraiser
Celebrate the season and help make life a little brighter for the patients in Mercy University Hospital. This Christmas, we invite you to do something truly special to bring people...
Mercy Stars – Recognising exceptional people and exceptional care
The Mercy Stars Awards are back and 2026 event promises to be a special evening for the many unsung heroes associated with the Mercy University Hospital. Organised by the Hospital ...
Camino De Santiago
Join us on the first Mercy Camino in April 2025 and be the difference to patients in the care of the Mercy Hospital The Mercy Camino Group will be walking for between 5-7 hours per...
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Fundraising Ideas

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Organise your own event

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helps us make a difference
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CHY (Revenue) No. 17500.
The Mercy Foundation,
9 Dyke Parade,
Cork, T12 EY91
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