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Action Cancer

Kathleen Lindsay from Lisburn, Shirley O’Hara from Newtownabbey and Donna McIlwaine from Lisburn. (Brian Thompson Photography).

Co Antrim resident urging others to back Action Cancer effort

The Ocean Synergy team meet at Bangor Marina to get ready for the North Channel relay swim. Pic contributed by Gail Pedlow

Swimmers cross the North Channel and raise thousands of pounds for Action Cancer

Lawrence Fisher and Marion Fisher will be supporting this year's Action Cancer Great Big Summer Collection in Whiteabbey.

Initiative to support cancer patients

Anne Nelson and Tracy Martin from Cookstown Action Cancer. Credit: Action Cancer

Cookstown people urged to swap their ‘beach bucket for collection bucket’

Action Cancer volunteers, Noeleen Curry and Louise Reid launch 'The Great Big Summer Collection'. The charity is seeking further volunteers to collection in Carrickfergus on August 5.  Photo: Mark Irwin-Watson

Action Cancer seeks volunteers for Carrickfergus collection

Gail Pedlow, Anne-Marie Coleman, Denis O’Neill, Jessika Robson, Sarah Girvan and Lesley Glenn are getting ready to swim the North Channel. Pic Credit: Gail Pedlow

Swimmers take the plunge to cross the North Channel in aid of Action Cancer

25-year-old Chris Kelly from South Belfast gets his blood pressure checked by Hannah Glasgow (Health Improvement Officer, Action Cancer) as part of his MOT health check.

Men can book free health check with Action Cancer

L-R Sinead Hoben (Action Cancer Ambassador), Martine Gilmour (Action Cancer Ambassador), Elaine Cahill (Action Cancer Ambassador), Kim Kelly (Mighty Women NI) and Adele Kennedy (Action Cancer Ambassador).

Adele from Portstewart will represent Action Cancer at the Mighty Women Brunch

Action Cancer Supporters, Noeleen Curry and Louise Reid, launch “The Great Big Bucket Collection”.

Action Cancer is looking for volunteers in Cookstown area

Action Cancer fundraiser Angela McKenna

Action Cancer Great Big Bucket Collection coming to Coleraine

Eleanor Hamilton and Mark Irwin-Watson get ready for Saturday's event.

Lurgan Action Cancer group gets ready for Christmas Craft Fair

Serena Horner from Centra Bushmills dressed as Cruella Deville

Bushmills shop staff dress up for charity

Centra Carryduff owners Jonathan Boal (far left) and David Martin (far right) visit the Carryduff Colts. They are joined by (from second left, to right) coaches Mark Hanvey, Paul Kernaghan and Graham Parkinson, plus the 2013 team

Local retailers donate £32K to Co Down charities and community groups

Pamela Brady reveals how early detection of her breast cancer saved her life

Geraldine Kerr, Action Cancer’s Head of Professional Services, encourages local people to sign up to Action Cancer’s Trek to Machu Picchu in Peru, in November 2023. Alpacas, like those pictured here, can be found along the ancient Inca Trail enhancing the magic of the trekking experience.

Take Up Action Cancer’s ‘Trek to Machu Picchu’ Challenge

Anne Nelson with Mid Ulster District Council chairperson Cllr Cora McCorry.

Step out to help raise funds for Action Cancer

Lorraine signs up for Peru trek

Carrickfergus-based Strength and Wellness Coach  Maya Curry who  is to undertake her biggest challenge to date as she walks the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in November 2023 for Action Cancer

Maya to take on the Inca Trail Challenge

Sarah Agnew, Waites Gym,  Leigh Osborne, Community & Public Fundraising Manager at Action Cancer and David Simpson, Simpson Developments

David’s hike ‘Peaks’ at £10,000 for charities

Michele Cowan (centre) with daughters Chloe and Nicole.

Newtownabbey woman praises Action Cancer after diagnosis

Mark Jones of Action Cancer and Patsy Trolan

Patsy tees up for Action Cancer Golf Classic

Mother and daughter, Helena Blair and Sally Smyth, from Moira launch Breast Foot Forward for Action Cancer

Moira duo step out for charity

Action Cancer Breast Friends Ambassador Coirle Butler,; Its4women Marketing Manager Kerry Beckett and Action Cancer’s Public Fundraising Manager Leigh Osborne.

Coleraine insurance firm links with Action Cancer

Gordons Chemists Raises Vital Funds for Action Cancer: Staff and customers of Gordons Chemists have come together once again to raise an incredible £18,500 for Action Cancer, especially during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Staff engaged in all sorts of wonderful ways to raise funds including raffles, fancy dress and even trekking Slieve Donard for NI’s leading local cancer charity. L-R Mark Jones, Action Cancer Corporate Fundraising Executive; Melanie Talbot, Gordons Chemists Marketing Manager; Robert Gordon, Managing Director Gordons Chemists and Lucy McCusker, Action Cancer Corporate Fundraising Manager.

Gordons Chemists raises vital funds for Action Cancer

L-R Adrian Doran, Barclays Northern Ireland; Judith Bracken, Complementary Therapist at Action Cancer; Gareth Kirk, Chief Executive of Action Cancer and Ruth Fleming, Service Development Manager at Action Cancer

Action Cancer links with Coleraine spa

Cookstown Action Cancer group ‘blown away’ by public support

Sadie with Lyndsay Sinclair (Pharmacy Manager in Portrush) and Tony Toner (Area Manager)

Super Sadie's SEVENTY years of service

To raise money for SuperValu’s charity partner Action Cancer, staff member Linda Mitchell (second from right) loses her purple locks in a head shave fundraising activity. Linda is joined by (from left) Store Manager Maggie Fearon, Action Cancer Corporate Fundraising Manager Lucy McCusker, Meena Poole and Store Owner Jamie Poole.

Linda braves the shave for charity

Pictured at the launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) are Action Cancer Ambassadors. These women had their breast cancer detected on board the Big Bus or at Action Cancer House. Front and centre: Deborah Hyndman (North Belfast) Second row: Andrea Quinn (Banbridge), Margaret McKenna (Glengormley), Bridie Treanor pictured in centre (Rosslea), Ursula McFarland (Ederney), Nicola Bell (Bangor) Back row: Mary Toland (Holywood), Martine Gilmour (Muckamore), Margaret Snodden (Lisburn), Elaine Loughlin (Poyntzpass), Adele Kennedy (Coleraine)

Breast Cancer survivor urges people to support charity campaign

Anne Nelson, Cookstown Action Cancer Group founder.

Cookstown's walk for Action Cancer returns

Members of Waites Gym took on the challenge in the Mournes for Action Cancer.

Ballyclare gym members take on Mournes for Action Cancer

Banbridge Group organisers, left to right, Mary McLean, Betty Jones, Christine Jones and Anne Lavery

Banbridge’s flagship breast cancer fundraising weekend is back

Mossley Mill.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rewards full attendance with extra day’s leave

£80,000 was raised to help cancer patients across the UK and Ireland.

BLK BOX Newtownabbey event raises £80k for cancer patients

Action Cancer supporter Lauren McNerlin and Fundraising Co-ordinator Maria Jordan

Charity calls on adventurers

AC2 Tanya Carson (Action Cancer) and Ian Megahey (WorkPal). Photo by Aaron McCracken

Men urged to check their health

Its4women Marketing Manager Kerry Beckett is pictured with Action Cancer’s Community Fundraising Manager, Leigh Osborne

Host a breast friends barbecue

Marion Fisher, Lawrence Fisher, chair of Whiteabbey Action Cancer group and the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Jim Montgomery.

Whiteabbey support for Action Cancer’s new Big Bus

Helen McNevison Chair of the Lisburn Action Cancer Group and the Lord Mayor of Lisburn

Lisburn Action Cancer launches new Big Bus offering life-saving breast screening

Service user Janine Cousins (left) receives a health check from Health Promotion Student Grace Kennedy dressed in PPE at Action Cancer House in Belfast.

Action Cancer services are still available

Gavin Murray

Carryduff man Gavin Murray gets his running shoes on for charity

Pat McConvey.

Abbey Centre store shows support for Action Cancer

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