Countdown to Caitríona's Birthday!
CAITRÍONA'S DECADE OF IMPACT
Since joining our cause in 2014, Caitríona has been an extraordinary advocate for World Child Cancer. Her unwavering commitment and passion have inspired countless supporters and made a profound impact on the lives of many children facing cancer.
Whether she’s running the London Marathon or lending her voice to our Radio 4 Appeal, Caitríona's dedication, alongside the incredible support of her community, has truly changed lives. We are immensely grateful for everything she has done to help shape our charity into what it is today. 🌟
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SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING!
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve been working on something very special behind the scenes… and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Countdown to Announcement!
📅 Mark your calendars: 15th of September – all will be revealed here on the Caitríona Balfe Community Page.
DON'T MISS A THING!
HAILEY'S BUNGEE JUMP FOR CAITRÍONA BALFE'S BIRTHDAY
"This year, I’m celebrating Caitríona Balfe’s birthday by taking a leap of faith - literally! 🎉 I’ll be bungee jumping in the Scottish Highlands at Highland Fling Bungee to raise money for World Child Cancer, a cause Caitríona proudly supports. 💛
Help me to honour her birthday by helping children around the world get the cancer treatment they deserve. Donate, share, & join me in turning this jump into something truly impactful!"
- Hailey Beaupre
Countdown to Caitríona's Birthday & Hailey's Jump!
DONATE TO HAILEY'S PAGE TODAY! 🔗
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ABOUT CAITRÍONA
Caitríona Balfe is an accomplished Irish actress and former model, best known for her versatile performances across television and film. She gained early recognition with leading roles in The Beauty Inside (2012) and H+: The Digital Series (2012–2013), while also appearing in notable films including Super 8 (2011), Now You See Me (2013), Escape Plan (2013), Money Monster (2016), and Ford v Ferrari (2019).
Her breakthrough role came in 2014 with Starz’s historical drama Outlander, where her portrayal of Claire Fraser catapulted her to international fame. For the series, she has received widespread acclaim, winning two People’s Choice Awards, two Saturn Awards, and an Irish Film and Television Award, as well as earning four Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama.
Balfe’s acclaimed performance in Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast (2021) earned her further recognition, including nominations from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Looking ahead, her upcoming projects include The Cut (2025) and The Amateur (2025).
Alongside her acting career, Caitríona is a passionate advocate for global childhood cancer care. Since becoming a Patron of World Child Cancer in 2014, she has championed greater awareness and fundraising for children in some of the world’s poorest communities, with a particular focus on Ghana.
RADIO 4 APPEAL
In June 2023, Caitríona appeared on BBC Radio 4 Appeal to share the story of one of the children World Child Cancer has supported.
The appeal raised a total of £28,101.
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Pain Relief
£7
Could pay for one week's worth of pain relief medication for two children with cancer in Malawi.
Chemotherapy
£50
Could pay for a round of life-saving chemotherapy for a child with cancer in Ghana.
Diagnosis
£256
Could support accurate diagnosis for 5 children with cancer in Cameroon, ensuring the correct treatment is given.
Aba's Story
When Aba, a 9-year-old girl from a small village in Ghana, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, her mother was devastated. The hospital where Aba needed treatment was miles away, and the cost of transport was overwhelming. Without any financial support, the family faced an impossible choice: find a way to pay for the journey or risk Aba’s health.
World Child Cancer was able to step in and provide crucial assistance and her family could focus on her treatment rather than the burdensome costs of travel and accommodation. Today, Aba is doing well, and because of the accommodation available at the hospital, she doesn’t have to make the exhausting journey each time she needs treatment.
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of families like Aba’s. Just £43 can cover the cost of a return journey, ensuring a child gets the treatment they desperately need.
