Noah, aged 2, among Cork's smallest heroes fundraising for cancer services

Mercy University Hospital's Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing Service allows children with cancer to receive vital treatment in the comfort of their own home

Cork’s youngest “Heroes”, Calvin Mulryan, Noah O'Gorman and Darragh Anderson, who are all patients at the Mercy University Hospital, joined Probationer Firefighters Niall O Byrne and Colin Weste from Cork City Fire Brigade for the hospital's fundraiser. Photo: Gerard McCarthy

A couple whose son was diagnosed with leukaemia on his second birthday are among those supporting a massive fundraising drive for the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork next month.

Funds raised through Mercy Heroes, will be allocated to the Mercy Kids and Teens Appeal. It will support services such as POONS (Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing Service). The one-of-a-kind service in Ireland allows children with cancer to receive vital treatment in the comfort of their own home, helping to cut back on hospital visits.