As we say “A friend in need is a friend indeed”
Our friend, Hugh Mc Enaney, has been battling pancreatic cancer since mid 2025 and we are gathering to support him at this challenging time.
You can support Hugh and his friends taking the plunge in January via this link
See Hugh’s journey on his YouTube channel at:
221225 Video here at https://youtu.be/I3mms41rYvQ
To donate directly from outside Russia, use Hugh’s IBAN = IE73BOFI 901183 28666197
Within Russia, Hugh has bank cards connected to Sber, T-Bank and VTB which are all linked to his Russian mobile number +79263757002.
Please do leave a message with any donation so you can be thanked personally.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Discover how supporting our friend Hugh McEnaney creates hope and spreads awareness for pancreatic cancer.
The facts
Hugh learned about his cancer while in Ireland in early July and , as of 12/12/25, has had 7 chemotherapy sessions and a major operation to remove the 22 cancerous lymph nodes and the head of his pancreas. He will have 5 more sessions bringing him to his 56th birthday in late February,2026.
The friends
Since his school days in CBC Monkstown, Hugh has kept in touch with many near and dear friends who have initiated this campaign. These include Peter Moloney, John Donnelly, Grainne O Carroll, Michael Colbert and you can still register your participation here directly with Hugh on Whatsapp
The figures
Fortunately, most of the cancer treatments are free for Hugh in Russia, where he has lived since 2007. What is not free is the myriad of medicines he has had to consume before and after his operation. Additional treatments such as ozone therapy and blood coagulation and infrared saunas are also paid services. The key to overcoming this cancer and survival is immunotherapy which can cost as much as E9000 in Ireland and about E6000 in mainland Europe. Hugh and his medical team have sourced this treatment at E3000 for 4 treatments and a minimum of 12 have been recommended to boost the immune system and give him a chance.
Supporting Hugh McEnaney’s Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
See a number of planned events in 2025 and 2026 proundly supported by Hugh’s community in Russia and Ireland globally, online.
ACamp Christmas Party, Moscow, Russia
December 21st, 2025
Moscow,Russia 1100 – 1500
ACamp has been running events for bilingual children since 2021 and this promises to be , as usual, filled with activities.
Further details via Telegram to Julia Vernikova
January Plunge into the Irish Sea
January 10th, 2026
Dublin, Ireland 1200 – 1400
Join the brave plungers by supporting or, even better, taking a brisk dip into the chilly Irish Sea.
Further details are on GoFundMe
Online “laughathon”, based on Laughter Yoga.
January 18th, 2026
Zoom, globally 1930 – 2030 ish MSK
Having trained as a laughologist back in 2001, Hugh has called upon Laughter Yoga Ireland’s founder, Mary Ananda Shakti, to co-faciliate this event with him. Let’s do this.
Contact Hugh directly via Google Forms to register.
Personal Message of Support and Hope from Hugh
Since learning I have cancer, it has amazed me how many I know who have also had to deal with and who still are dealing with this illness. May we all have the courage and honesty to continue on this journey with optimism and faith in our medical team . May we continue to give thanks for all we have including our family, friends and those who reach out to connect with us as we navigate the ups and downs this challenge offers us. May we learn from this illness to survive and thrive well into the future.
Infrared sauna – August 2025
Hugh has been advised to make the most of some additional services and medicines and treatments ranging from this to blood coagulation, which helps the chemicals work their magic better. There have also been recommendations to use powdered Shitake mushooms in a tea as well as dandelion root extract in tea and a lot more on top of these.
Christmas jumpers, smiles & ballooons.
Hugh and his wife, Olga, his reason for emigrating to Russia way back in 2007. Alexandra, born on Hugh’s 46th birthday pictured here at a recent Embassy of Ireland event to gather the Irish community in Russia together and catch up with friends and have a good feed at the same time. Thank you , Ambssador Julian Clare , for hosting this lovely event once again.
Take the Plunge in January to Support Hugh
Become part of a brave community raising funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer treatment.
See further info here on the plungers and their brave feat at GoFundMe
Join the Fight to Support Hugh McEnaney
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