Events

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 […]

Join Team Action Cancer for the 2024 Belfast City Marathon on 5th May 2024. Choose to run the full 26.2 miles, enter relay team with friends, family or work colleagues or do the 8 mile walk. By doing so you will help Action Cancer to save lives and support local people affected by cancer. Click […]

This unique programme will provide insights and strategies to help you reflect, refocus, rebuild, re-energise and move your life forward following a cancer diagnosis. It is available to those diagnosed as well as their friends, family and carers, at any stage of the cancer journey. If you are interested in joining this programme please register […]

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 […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What a great way to mark the occasion by throwing caution to the wind and abseiling from Belfast Castle's iconic fairy tale tower?! You'll be guided in this event by our expert activity providers, Bryson Energy who will ensure you are fully harnessed and equipped with the know-how to […]

Action Cancer is calling for  courageous volunteers to test their nerve and take on our 2025 Bungee Jump at the Queens Quay in Belfast. You will be guided in this event by our expert activity providers  UK Bungee Club who are dedicated to ensuring that every jump delivers an unforgettable and safe experience. 160ft sure […]

  Due to the yellow weather warning in place for high winds on Sunday, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone Centra Run Together.  We are extremely disappointed however the safety and welfare of our participants, event staff, supporters and marshals are our top priority, and we believe this decision is in the best […]

Run the 2024 New York marathon with Action Cancer! If you are an experienced runner or just starting out the New York City Marathon should definitely be on your bucket list! One of the six World Marathon Majors - taking you from Staten Island through the five boroughs of New York to the finish in […]

It will be held in Ballycastle – venue tbc on 9th and 10th of November 2024. This unique programme has been running regionally for 10 years. It will provide insights and strategies to help you reflect, refocus, rebuild, re-energise and move your life forward following a cancer diagnosis. It is available to those diagnosed as […]

Join us as we explore India trekking through the foothills of the Himalaya’s. Our 5 day trek takes us through rhododendron forests, passing through Hindu settlements and Buddhist Monasteries. To end our amazing challenge, we have some free time to explore the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the world’s greatest monuments to love ever […]

This session will help you understand scars, symptoms, healing process and strategies for self-management of your scar.  It is aimed at anyone who has had surgery as a result of a cancer diagnosis. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it […]

It will be held in Belfast on 18th and 19th of January 2025. This unique programme has been running regionally for 10 years. It will provide insights and strategies to help you reflect, refocus, rebuild, re-energise and move your life forward following a cancer diagnosis. It is available to those diagnosed as well as their […]

This group talk will focus on: how grief can affect you emotionally, physically, socially and provide a range of strategies to help you cope with your grief and move forward with life. Date: Friday 21 January 2025, 10:00-12:00, Action Cancer House, 20 Windsor Ave, Belfast (numbers limited to 25 participants) Click get tickets button below […]

Walk with her…Walk to remember her. The Action Cancer Mother’s Day Walk is a fundraising event co-ordinated by the Lurgan Action Cancer Community Group. The walk will take place within the beautiful surrounds of Lurgan Park on Saturday 29th March and is a both an uplifting and tranquil experience. This is also a dog friendly […]

For women dealing with menopause following treatment for cancer Wed 14 May, The Majestic, Belfast, 5.30pm pm to 9pm The workshop will be led by Dr Gwyneth Hinds & Action Cancer Therapeutic Services team. Understand how to manage menopausal symptoms, reduce side effects of treatment and improve long term survival. Learn about the range of […]