Could you brave the wintry sea if it meant a life-saving difference to patient care?
If so, then strip off and join us at an undisclosed beach in Skerries on Saturday 5th November 2022 for the Dickie Dip.
The Dickie Dip is a life-affirming skinny-dip fundraiser for male cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital, which is taking place on the 5th of November 2022 from 10.30am to 1pm at a secret location in Skerries disclosed only to registered participants.
We have a Facebook Group for this event where you can learn more about it and register for your free dickie bow.
By joining hundreds of other men wading into the sea water wearing only a dickie bow on 5th November 2022, you’ll be making a life-saving difference for prostate cancer patients. Proceeds raised will go towards state-of-the-art prostate cancer screening equipment in the Mater Public Hospital.
To register, follow the steps below:
1. Sign up for your FREE Dickie Dip pack
2. Set up your fundraiser, with our tech partner Give Panel
https://givepanel.me/fb/KzShz84W
3. Join the Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/455786509921667
If you don’t have a Facebook profile, you can join us on Just Giving instead!
Any questions? Take a look at the FAQ below, or 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 the 5th November 2022 from 10.30am to 1pm 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 at a secret location in Skerries. To learn where the beach is, and to register for the event, just join our Facebook Group and fill out this sign up form.
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 by setting up a Facebook Fundraising Page for the event, and we will also be providing everyone with a sponsorship card. Of course, you can always donate to your own fundraising page along with anything you raise from family, friends and colleagues at work.
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 Facebook Fundraising Page 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.
How do I set up a Facebook Fundraising Page?
It takes just a minute to set up a Facebook Fundraising Page. Click on this link and wait for the pop-up to set up a page using our tech partner, Give Panel.
Can you tell me a little more about the day itself – parking facilities, bathroom facilities, lunch, etc?
You can keep up to date with news and information about the Dickie Dip by joining our Facebook Group for the event. The location of the beach in Skerries will only be disclosed to people who use our sign up form in that group to register as participants. There will be parking facilities, bathroom facilities, a place to get lunch and hot drinks after your dip and there will also be stewards, marshalls and lifeguards on the day.
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 prostate cancer patient 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?
Taking part in community events like the Dickie Dip will raise funds for state-of-the-art prostate cancer screening equipment. This will change prostate cancer patient care by enabling medical intervention in their cancer journey at the earliest possible stage. Ultimately, it’ll mean a life-saving difference for thousands of men nationwide.
