To mark World Cancer Day (04 February), ‘Choirs for Cancer 2021’ will bring together cancer patients, family members, allied medical professionals and cancer researchers to share the story of their cancer journey.

These stories will be interspersed with inspirational songs from multiple choirs from around the world, many linked with cancer support centres or cancer fundraising efforts.

‘Choirs for Cancer 2021’ also recognises the tireless work of patient advocates, including Sheila Kissane (UK) and Roberta Horgan (Ireland), as well as highlighting ongoing advances in cancer research.

Each choir will sing a song with a special meaning to them on the theme of togetherness, followed by a combined choral performance of ‘From Now On’, a song from The Greatest Showman.

One in two people in Ireland today will develop cancer during their lifetime. This cancer awareness event coincides with the ultimate year of the ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign for World Cancer Day; designed to resonate, inspire change and mobilise action long after the day has passed.

When we choose to come together, we can achieve what we all wish for: a healthier, brighter world without cancer. Together, our actions matter.

Choirs

Snowflake Singers, Sweden

Shout at Cancer Choir, UK

The Quay of Sea Voices Choir (part of the Fine Voice Academy), UK

The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and Philadelphia Girls Choir, USA

Women's Voices Chorus, USA

The Line-Up Choir, Ireland

Mason-Rice Chorus, USA

Tenovus Sing for Us, Wales

St. Mary's Secondary School, Ireland

Voci Fuori Dal Coro, Italy

@WeAreInPuglia, Italy

The Healthy Harmony Choir, Ireland

The Municipal Choir of Trelew, Argentina

Sing for Hope, USA

Dublin Gospel Choir, Ireland

Mount Sion School Choir, Ireland

Loreto College, Ireland

Adam Ezra Group, USA

Sea of Change Choir, Ireland

Solas Men’s Choir, Ireland

‘Choirs for Cancer’ is jointly organised by Precision Oncology Ireland, the Patient Voice in Cancer Research and the All-Island Cancer Research Initiative, together with the ongoing support of the ‘Choirs for Cancer’ committee.