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80-year-old Carlow man plans to jump out of a plane for cancer research funds

Dave 'the rave' Dowling is going to sky-dive to raise funds for cancer research, after losing some immediate family members to the tragic disease

80-year-old Carlow man plans to jump out of a plane for cancer research funds

Dave Dowling/ GoFundMe Carlow

Reporter:

Rachel Kavanagh

29 Jan 2026 7:00 PM

At the grand age of 80 years young, Dave 'the rave' Dowling is going to jump out of an airplane to raise funds for cancer research.
A GoFundMe was created four days ago and has already raised €1,338 for Dave's great bravery.

After losing some immediate family members to cancer, and seeing the devastation this disease leaves behind first hand, Dave wanted to do something big for his 80th birthday to raise funds for cancer research.
He has the sign off from the GP and the jump is booked for 21st March (weather permitting), so all that's left to do is try to raise some much needed funds, according to the GoFundMe.
"Any donation, big or small, will be gratefully received by the Irish Cancer Society. Let's make Dave's 80th birthday one for him to remember and be proud of for the rest of his life!" The GoFundMe said.

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