Action Cancer's 'Big Bus' takes to the road

ACTION Cancer's new state-of-the-art Mobile Resource Centre - nicknamed the 'Big Bus' - is now on the road and travelling to over 200 locations per year, covering every area of Northern Ireland.

By The Newsroom

Published 8th Sep 2010, 10:44 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2010, 11:17 BST

The launch of this multi-purpose resource centre has marked a new era in Action Cancer's cancer prevention and support services.

Services provided on the Big Bus include digital breast screening, health promotion and health checks for men and women.

The project's main sponsor, retail group SuperValu and its independent retailers, have been fundraising for nearly two years to fund almost half of the service costs as part of their long-term commitment to the charity's mobile cancer services.

They aim to raise a phenomenal 612,000 towards the 1.5million costs in the first three years. Local company Brown's Coachworks, of Lisburn, was awarded the contract to build the vehicle.

Groups and companies wishing to make a booking for the BIG BUS should telephone Action Cancer on 028 9080 3344 or use the dedicated email address bigbus@actioncancer.