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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

You can read Tosh's full story here: www.materfoundation.ie/patient-stor...

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

It really is life-affirming, and I’d encourage any gents who can to take part.”

Want to take part and run into the water with Tosh for the Dickie Dip? Sign up at www.materfoundation.ie/dickiedip today!

#DickieDip #DickieBow #TesticularCancer #MensCancerCare #SkinnyDip

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

it’s about supporting others going through the battles I’ve faced; it’s about sharing the compassion and support that was given to me and… it takes things full circle from that initial skinny dip before my treatment to where I am now.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

And, together with a group of friends, we’re going to take on the Dickie Dip to celebrate – why?"

“Because, it’s about the freedom of being alive and being able to do something silly; it’s about being proud of my body and its scars;

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4h

Tosh shares, “After a stressful series of tests, I recently got my two-year all clear. Significant because that 2-year window is usually when my cancer could re-occur, and it hasn’t! I’ve passed that milestone.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

🥳 And we're GO for the 30-day squat challenge!

Good luck to all who are taking part in our challenge, doing 100 squats a day and fundraising to support breast cancer care in the Mater Hospital.

You've got this! 💪

🩷 Donate today at: www.idonate.ie/donate/event...

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

You can read Tosh's full story here: www.materfoundation.ie/patient-stor...

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

Sign up today at www.materfoundation.ie/dickiedip

#DickieDip #DickieBow #SkinnyDip #TesticularCancer

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

It was a cancer that had a defined treatment that was proven to work, one that could bring a cure not just remission - there was hope."

You can help bring hope to patients like Tosh by joining the Dickie Dip and supporting men's cancer care in the Mater Hospital.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

but there was no sign of disease there, which was good. Again, it feels weird talking about luck when I’d just been dealt one of the worst hands in life, but I was lucky.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

“A spread to the lungs was frightening. It’s easy to get sucked into Dr Google, reading things you really shouldn’t about ‘distant metastases’ and ‘five-year survival rates’. Normally, a testicular cancer spread would go to local lymph nodes or your kidneys…

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

Tosh was diagnosed with testicular cancer after he found a hard lump in his testicle upon completing a self-examination. Later, a post-surgery scan brough a devastating setback...

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

“I had an ultrasound the day before my 29th birthday and they found the tumour… not the type of present you ever want to get."

Meet Tosh 👋

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!

#HappyHalloween

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

Join the Dickie Dip today and help raise vital funds to support men's cancer care in the Mater Hospital. 🔗 www.materfoundation.ie/dickiedip

#MensCancerCare #DareToBare #Surgery #Brotherhood #Prostate

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

Consultant Urologist, Greg expresses the importance of taking part in life-affirming events like the Dickie Dip and how they can help make a massive difference to patients' lives.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

In 2024, the Mater Hospital held its 1,000 robotic assisted surgery! 🦾🩺 Without the help of kind, brave supporters like those who take part in the #DickieDip, that incredible milestone would not have been possible.

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4d

Our deepest thanks from Angi and the Mater Hospital Foundation team.

#IrishLifeDublinMarathon #DublinMarathon #DublinCityMarathon2025 #MarathonRunner #RunningCommunity

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4d

To our amazing supporters who ran the extra mile to raise funds for the Mater Hospital, thank you. Without you, we wouldn't be able to help give patients the very best care.

For those who ran in memory of your loved ones, we send our virtual hugs. ❤️

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 4d

We hope everyone who ran in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon this past weekend is well rested and recovered! 😴

To you all, be proud of your accomplishment. Be proud of your determination. ❤️

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

🔗 www.materfoundation.ie/squats

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #Squats #Challenge #Tshirt

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

THREE thousand squats 💪
TWO great freebies 👕
ONE important cause! 🩷

Getting involved couldn’t be easier. Simply fill out our registration form to get your FREE t-shirt and squat tracker and help raise vital funds to support breast cancer care in the Mater Hospital. ⬇️⬇️

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

#DareToBare #MensCancerCare #Brotherhood

Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

then we’ll happily strip off and dive back in. It’s cold, it’s mad, it’s a laugh – and it could save lives. That’s a pretty good trade, if you ask me."

Join PJ and Jim on the 8th of November in Skerries and take on the #DickieDip - www.materfoundation.ie/dickiedip

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Mater Hospital Foundation @materfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

On doing the 2025 Dickie Dip, Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher says, "Last year Jim and I thought we’d freeze to death – turns out we just froze a few important parts! But honestly, if a few minutes in the Irish Sea can help raise awareness and funds for men’s cancer care,

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