'You never think about getting cancer young'

When Emma Muldowney went into the hospital with stomach pain at the age of 23, she never expected a cancer diagnosis. Six months after finishing chemotherapy, she's running a mini-marathon to raise vital funds

Emma Muldowney was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer at age 23.

This Sunday marks the 39th annual VHI Women’s Mini Marathon event and though the race will take place virtually this year, thousands of women across Ireland are gearing up for their 10k and raising vital funds for Irish charities.

Among them is 24 year old Emma Muldowney, who is raising money for the Irish Cancer Society. The Dubliner will be running with 20 of her friends near her home in Dalkey on the day, to mark exactly one year since she went into hospital with stomach pain — and later left with a cancer diagnosis.