they finally pulled the ads down. i am so glad we dont have to see that campaign anymore and thank you guys for sticking by me through this.
March 26, 2017
Final supporters
We are calling for the Irish Cancer Society to Instantly Remove their new Advert Campaign "I want to get cancer". We feel it is disrespectful to people , families who are going through the hell of Cancer or recovering from Cancer and find it insensitive in nature.
It's play on words is upsetting to viewers, & causing extra upset to both Adults and Children who do not understand the concept of the advert.
In fact the ICS marketing manager had to explain the idea behind the words used in this advert as people did not understand the concept.
We feel that funds could be used much more wisely than on this advert.
ICS spokesperson said on the Elaine show that they have over 10000 people supporting the advert. Who are these 10,000 people? We have only seen a handful on Facebook agreeing this advert is effective.
We have seen at first hand our friend Dolores Grace who with her family & their late Son Elliot Grace tried and failed to get basic counselling services from the Irish Cancer society. .. they asked the ICS for counselling for their Children. . The ICS Could not Approve. .. The Grace Family asked for a Pallative Nurse so that Elliot could spend his last few days at home.. Again the ICS just about provided a few hours night nurse.
This is an inappropriate method of "Raising" "Awareness". A waste of funds which could be used more effectively and efficiently.
It is causing upset across the Nation. It is a complete waste of funds donated by the public.
We are calling for a public apology by the ICS to the people of Ireland who have always supported this Charity.
We are calling on funds raised being used more efficiently and to be used to provide basic services such as counselling and Pallative care.
We are calling for better scrutiny of future adverts.
- Remove this Advert as per the request of the undersigned.
In Memory of Elliot Grace who sadly Passed away on December 20th 2016 & all others who have lost their battle to Cancer and those who are Continuing to fight Cancer.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
January 18, 2017
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 14, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2017
1,132 Comments
Once again the ICS have not taken kids in to account .. Especially kids who are in the biggest fight of their lives trying to beat cancer who are in the middle of cancer & cannot understand for one sec why anyone would want to GET cancer
This ad is causing outrage and distress among cancer patients and their families, many of whom are already bereaved. I qualify on both counts. I have written to McCormack but no reply. This ad should be removed. It is insensitive and inappropriate.
I Want to get Cancer!!! How ridiculous. I've already had 6 malignant tumours. Still alive & kicking but nearly crashed the car when I read this on a billboard. It's totally insensitive to people who are/have battled 'getting cancer'
My family have "got" cancer.. 9 deaths in 15 years.. and living under the threat of losing more.. this is the most insensitive campaigne. I actually feel ashamed that I have fundraiser for the Irish cancer society and this is what we get back!
As a cancer survivor I am asking for the advert to be removed. Whilst it may have been well intentioned I feel the emotional impact of cancer has definitely been overlooked. It is a very insensitive and inappropriate way to get a message .across.
I have cancer. I have cancer mestastised to my bones. I have been undergoing constant treatment for the past 4 years. I don't want to "get" cancer. My family and friends all "get" what cancer is about. There isn't a single home in Ireland that hasn't been affected by this horrible disease. We don't need an insensitive and insulting campaign such as this to raise awareness!
Stupid add,so offensive,whoever brainstormed that day should take a long look at themselves.
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they finally pulled the ads down. i am so glad we dont have to see that campaign anymore and thank you guys for sticking by me through this.
March 26, 2017
Final supporters
We are calling for the Irish Cancer Society to Instantly Remove their new Advert Campaign "I want to get cancer". We feel it is disrespectful to people , families who are going through the hell of Cancer or recovering from Cancer and find it insensitive in nature.
It's play on words is upsetting to viewers, & causing extra upset to both Adults and Children who do not understand the concept of the advert.
In fact the ICS marketing manager had to explain the idea behind the words used in this advert as people did not understand the concept.
We feel that funds could be used much more wisely than on this advert.
ICS spokesperson said on the Elaine show that they have over 10000 people supporting the advert. Who are these 10,000 people? We have only seen a handful on Facebook agreeing this advert is effective.
We have seen at first hand our friend Dolores Grace who with her family & their late Son Elliot Grace tried and failed to get basic counselling services from the Irish Cancer society. .. they asked the ICS for counselling for their Children. . The ICS Could not Approve. .. The Grace Family asked for a Pallative Nurse so that Elliot could spend his last few days at home.. Again the ICS just about provided a few hours night nurse.
This is an inappropriate method of "Raising" "Awareness". A waste of funds which could be used more effectively and efficiently.
It is causing upset across the Nation. It is a complete waste of funds donated by the public.
We are calling for a public apology by the ICS to the people of Ireland who have always supported this Charity.
We are calling on funds raised being used more efficiently and to be used to provide basic services such as counselling and Pallative care.
We are calling for better scrutiny of future adverts.
- Remove this Advert as per the request of the undersigned.
In Memory of Elliot Grace who sadly Passed away on December 20th 2016 & all others who have lost their battle to Cancer and those who are Continuing to fight Cancer.
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
January 18, 2017
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 14, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
January 13, 2017
1,132 Comments
Very upsetting adv for going through or has been effected by cancer, money spent on advertising this would have been better spent on research, after spending 6years watching my daughter going through this terrible sickness ( we relapsed twice) I still don't get it .
Once again the ICS have not taken kids in to account .. Especially kids who are in the biggest fight of their lives trying to beat cancer who are in the middle of cancer & cannot understand for one sec why anyone would want to GET cancer
This ad is causing outrage and distress among cancer patients and their families, many of whom are already bereaved. I qualify on both counts. I have written to McCormack but no reply. This ad should be removed. It is insensitive and inappropriate.
I Want to get Cancer!!! How ridiculous. I've already had 6 malignant tumours. Still alive & kicking but nearly crashed the car when I read this on a billboard. It's totally insensitive to people who are/have battled 'getting cancer'
My family have "got" cancer.. 9 deaths in 15 years.. and living under the threat of losing more.. this is the most insensitive campaigne. I actually feel ashamed that I have fundraiser for the Irish cancer society and this is what we get back!
As a cancer survivor I am asking for the advert to be removed. Whilst it may have been well intentioned I feel the emotional impact of cancer has definitely been overlooked. It is a very insensitive and inappropriate way to get a message .across.
I have cancer. I have cancer mestastised to my bones. I have been undergoing constant treatment for the past 4 years. I don't want to "get" cancer. My family and friends all "get" what cancer is about. There isn't a single home in Ireland that hasn't been affected by this horrible disease. We don't need an insensitive and insulting campaign such as this to raise awareness!
Stupid add,so offensive,whoever brainstormed that day should take a long look at themselves.
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Very upsetting adv for going through or has been effected by cancer, money spent on advertising this would have been better spent on research, after spending 6years watching my daughter going through this terrible sickness ( we relapsed twice) I still don't get it .