Could you brave the wintry sea if it meant a life-saving difference to patient care? If so, then strip off and join us for The Dickie Dip in Skerries on 16th November 2024!
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The Dickie Dip is a life-affirming skinny-dip fundraiser for male cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital, which is taking place on Saturday, 16th November in Skerries.
Sign up now and join hundreds of other men wading into the sea water wearing only a dickie bow this November, you’ll be making a life-saving difference for Mater patients. Proceeds raised will go towards providing the very best men’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital.
Can’t make it on the day but still want to be part of The Dickie Dip this year and make a difference for men’s cancer care? Sponsor our Dippers by clicking here!
Any questions? Email us at fundraising@materfoundation.ie
The Dickie Dip FAQs
What is the Dickie Dip? What do I have to do to take part?
The Dickie Dip is an all-male, bare-all swim happening on Saturday, 16th November in Dublin to raise awareness and funds for male cancer care at the Mater Public Hospital. Participants are braving the Irish Sea wearing only a dickie bow in Skerries.
How much does it cost to register?
As this is a fundraising event, there is no direct registration cost. We are instead asking all participants to raise money for patient care. Of course, you can always donate to your own fundraising page along with anything you raise from family, friends and colleagues at work.
I can’t make it on 16th but I’d like to help?
If you’re not able to dip but still want to be part of The Dickie Dip this year and make a difference for men’s cancer care? Sponsor our Dippers by clicking here!
Is there a minimum amount to fundraise?
No, there is no strict minimum amount to fundraise for the Dickie Dip. Instead, you’ll be asked to set a target of at least €100 for your fundraiser and to promote that page to your friends and family. But if you don’t reach your target, you’ll still be able to participate in the event and raise awareness. This year we are aiming to raise an ambitious €120,000 to support men’s cancer care!
Can you tell me a little more about the day itself – parking facilities, bathroom facilities, etc.?
You can keep up to date with news and information about the Dickie Dip by joining our Facebook group! The location of the beach in Skerries will only be disclosed to people who register. There will be parking facilities, bathroom facilities, and a hot drink to warm you up after your dip. There are also plenty of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants nearby should you wish to spend the day in skerries afterwards.
What if I’m not a man but I still want to help raise funds?
This event is targeted at men but we will take all the help we can get to raise funds for men’s cancer care! Please email fundraising@materfoundation.ie to get involved in making a life-saving difference.
How will the money raised help patients of the Mater Public Hospital?
Proceeds raised will go towards state-of-the-art men’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital. The Dickie Dip will continue to help improve men’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital by raising awareness and funding equipment. Ultimately, it’ll mean a life-saving difference for thousands of men nationwide.
Don’t forget, it you can’t make it on the day but still want to be part of The Dickie Dip this year and make a difference for men’s cancer care, sponsor our Dippers by clicking here!
