BRAVE THE DROP

Take on the ultimate challenge by abseiling 150ft from the roof of Croke Park to raise vital funds for Mayo Cancer Support

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  • What is 'Brave the Drop'?

    Brave the Drop challenges you to take on the ultimate test and the experience of a lifetime by abseiling 150ft from the roof of Croke Park while raising vital funds to support our services.

    This fundraising event offers a thrilling opportunity to experience the adrenaline rush of abseiling and a truly unique view of Dublin from one of Ireland’s most iconic venues. And you can bring some supporters with you to witness your big moment.

    Come on Mayo, this is our chance to conquer “Croker”!

    Numbers are limited! Sign up today via the registration form below and start collecting donations!

  • Why Brave the Drop?

    A cancer diagnosis is one of the greatest challenges we can be faced with in life. And embarking on your treatment journey can feel like taking a leap of faith.

    If you consider a cancer experience as analogous to abseiling, then Mayo Cancer Support is that all -important harness that gives patients/survivors and their loved ones the support they need to get their feet back on the ground.

    We are a registered charity and depend on fundraising to cover up to 50% of our annual operating costs (approx €250,000). We have exciting plans to expand our services, and so we need your support more than ever!

  • How to take part

    Read and complete all sections of the registration form below which details all terms and conditions and allows the option of registering as an individual or with others as a team.

    A registration fee of €50 each is required, and participants must raise a minimum of €500 each for Mayo Cancer Support before Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.

    You will be issued with an online fundraising page on completion of registration and your registration fee will appear there as your first donation.

    Then you can start collecting more donations by sharing your fundraising page link on WhatsApp, social media etc!

Terms & Conditions

• The minimum fundraising target for this event is €500 per person.

• A €50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place and will appear as the first donation on the online fundraising page that will be created for you and shared with you on completing registration.

• You must be over the age of 18 to take part.

• If you are over the age of 65, you must seek the advice of your GP before taking part.

• Fitness is not very important but agility/mobility is very important as reaching the start of the abseil requires the descending of 3 short ladders and climbing over a barrier. If you have mobility issues, please let us know.

• If you have had recent surgery, are or could be pregnant or you have back pain or other medical/mobility issues, you must seek your GP and/or Consultant's advice before partaking in this event.

• The weight limit for participants is 120kg (19 Stone).

• All photography/video footage taken of participants by the Mayo Cancer Support team and/or official photographers on the day of the event will be used by Mayo Cancer Support to report on and publicly promote the event and future abseil challenges in print media, social media etc.

• Due to the tight lead-in time to this year's Brave the Drop Challenge and production deadlines Mayo Cancer Support cannot guarantee availability of your specified size in our souvenir hoodies.

• All attendees will need to sign an acceptance of risk form when they arrive at Croke Park on October 10th to undertake the abseil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, but Mayo Cancer Support and the event facilitators can not be responsible for them. There is a viewing area where your friends and family can get close to where you will be doing the abseil. Children must be accompanied at all times.

  • No. Participants must leave phones and jewellery with family or friends before going up onto the roof. Access to the roof is strictly for participants only.

  • Fitness is not very important but agility/mobility is very important; reaching the start of the abseil requires descending 3 short ladders and climbing over a barrier. If a participant has mobility issues they need to speak to us in advance. Anyone who has had recent surgery, is/may be pregnant, has back pain or other medical/mobility issues or is over 65 must seek their GP’s advice before partaking in this event.

  • Bad weather rarely results in the cancellation of abseils at Croke Park. Lightning is the biggest problem. Rain and wind are not an obstacle as the abseil is sheltered. In the event of an occurrence of lightning on the day, on-site procedures will be enacted to stop and close down the abseil for a short period.

  • Yes, the limit is 120kg.

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