Action Cancer

Run for a Reason in 2024
2023-10-11 - 2024-10-10 | Antrim
Whether you are you a competitive athlete or someone who is thinking about taking on their first road race have you ever considered RUNNING FOR A REASON and picking up the baton for Action Cancer?
Running on behalf of Action Cancer will bring with it a whole host of personal benefits from that sense of achievement through completing it or beating you personal best. But ultimately, running for Action Cancer helps to raise vital funds that will enable us to continue providing our vital support services. Not only that, knowing you are running for a good cause could just be the motivation that will help with training and may provide you with that necessary boost to push you across the finish line!

Ahead of your chosen race Action Cancer will provide you with a T-shirt and fundraising pack with all the necessary fundraising materials, such as sponsor forms and collection boxes. The fundraising team will also help to set up online fundraising pages that you can then share via social media.
For more information fill out the below form or call Mark Irwin-Watson on 07580 133752 or email
mirwin-watson@actioncancer.org.

Overseas Adventurer!
2023-11-24 - 2024-11-24
Fancy setting a challenging for yourself in 2025? See parts of the world you’ve only dreamed of?
We are excited to share some incredible opportunities for you to challenge yourself while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. We invite you to join one our Open Challenges and become a vital part of our mission to promote cancer prevention, provide support, and fund detection services.
Over the course of 2025 we are promoting but not limited to a huge variety of challenges including
London to Paris cycle – Tour de France (23rd-27th July 2025)
Northern Lights Trek (5th-9th March 2025)
UK 3 Peaks Trek (16th-18th May 2025)
Each event has its own registration fee and minimum sponsorship amount. To find out more about each events itinerary and sponsorship please contact us at trek@actioncancer.org.
Don’t see one you fancy, or have your own one in mind? Get in touch with us and our team can chat through organising other challenges for you.

Why take on a challenge for Action Cancer?
Challenging yourself is a great way, not only to tick off your bucket list, but to show people you are literally willing to go ‘the extra mile’ in order to help the people of NI. Each year challenge supporters raise over £200k for Action Cancers life-saving detection and support services.
Other positive benefits include personal growth, building resilience, developing new skills and creating last memories. Not to mention all the friends you will make along the way.
Once registered as a challenger we will send you a welcome pack and get you setup with a bespoke fundraising plan.

Do I get help with my fundraising efforts?
Yes, we have a dedicated fundraising team here at Action Cancer to help you every step of the way. Once registered we will arrange a casual induction call where we will establish the best path and methods for you to reach your goal. You will be surprised of the options out there! Remember we are all in this together and we will have a community of people who will happily talk about their own fundraising experiences.

For more information on any of our events or to find out what you can do please fill in the form below!

Group Acupuncture: Tackling Hot Flushes, anxiety and sleep problems
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)
We are starting to offer group acupuncture sessions specifically targeting people experiencing hot flushes and night sweats resulting from cancer surgery/hormone treatment. Participants will be treated in a small group setting (up to 4 people) using acupuncture needles. Participants would individually be assessed by the acupuncturist through phone consultation before joining the group setting and would be expected to attend 5 consecutive dates for the treatment. Whilst this service is particularly targeting symptoms of hot flushes and night sweats, acupuncture is also beneficial in reducing anxiety, aiding relaxation, and improving sleep.
Deliver times:

Tuesday afternoons, Action Cancer House, 20 Windsor Ave, Belfast (acupuncture on arms and legs)
Wednesday/Thursday, Derry/Londonderry (ear acupuncture only)
Wednesday, Ulster Hospital (ear acupuncture only)
Friday, Newry (ear acupuncture only)
Friday, Coleraine (ear acupuncture only)

If you would be interested in availing of this service please complete the following intake form.

Paint the Town Pink!
2024-10-02 00:00 - 2024-11-02 23:59
It’s October…
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
It’s time to PAINT THE TOWN PINK!
Be a STAND OUT this month and help us raise vital funds for our life-saving breast screening service.
Taking part is very easy, all you have to do is host a fundraising event at your place of work, your shop, your hairdressers or even your staff room – basically wherever you work or hang out!
You could:
• Get Your Bake On and hold a coffee morning in your salon or staff room
• Brighten Your Bap – Dye you hair pink and raise sponsorship via you friends and colleagues
• Pretty in Pink – Hold a ‘wear it pink day’ for all staff and invite customers to make donations
• Raffle – Donate a voucher for your business and raffle it to clients
The next step is to fill out the registration form by clicking the BUTTON below and we will send you out your special fundraising pack which contains a host of goodies including bunting, raffle tickets, balloons and banners to help you make the most of your fundraiser and to add a splash of pink to your workplace.

Until then there is plenty of time to decide on how you want to fundraise! We can also make bespoke posters or flyers for your event so just ask and we will sort that for you.
Whatever you choose to do, the Action Cancer fundraising team will be on hand to help. If you need any bespoke posters or flyers or any additional materials then please just let us know!
Please don’t worry if you can’t host your fundraising event on these particular dates – just choose any time that suits you within the month of October!
We look forward to seeing all the photos of offices and high street businesses painted pink all across Northern Ireland!

Apple Blossom 50+ Club
2024-10-08 09:00 - 15:30
