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 […]
This talk is about including children in conversations about an adult's cancer and ways to approach these. Conversations about cancer are complex and challenging and even more so when children are involved. We want to offer you some insights together with some support and guidance around coping with the challenges of including children when families are […]
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 […]
Challenge yourself to completing 50 miles throughout the month of May and do it your way! This fundraiser encourages you to cover 50 miles over the 31 days in May - that’s an average of 3,406 steps or 1.6 miles a day. This is a challenge for ALL abilities! If you are looking to for […]
This session will provide information on a range of strategies to help reduce fear, anxiety, improve sleep and aid relaxation. Date: Thursday, 1 May 2025, 2-3.30pm, Action Cancer House, 20 Windsor Ave, Belfast (numbers limited to 25 participants)
This session provides the space for you to relax and take time out for yourself. It will cover the importance of relaxation, and guide you through a lovely head massage and simple relaxation techniques. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive […]
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 […]
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 […]
This session will talk about the 38 different Bach Flower Remedies – providing information on how to safely use them yourself to manage your emotions. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
This event sees participants throw caution to the wind and abseil down the iconic Europa Hotel in Belfast on Sunday 18th May. All funds raised go towards the provision of Action Cancer’s prevention, detection and support services which are available to anyone affected by cancer in Northern Ireland. Keep reading to find out everything you […]
Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body known as acupressure points. The points are similar to acupuncture points however without the use of needles. This session will teach you a number of these acupressure points for self-use in managing symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, nausea and night sweats To register please complete […]
We are excited to announce that Action Cancer is partnering with Hagan Homes to run our Builders’ Tea campaign from June – September! The campaign helps us to educate local companies in the construction industry about the importance of skin cancer awareness as well as raising funds for Action Cancer’s Award-Winning Skin Cancer Detection Service. In […]
This session will cover the importance of sleep, sleep rhythms, and a range of strategies to help with sleep. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
This talk is about how you can best support a loved one diagnosed with cancer - how to look after their needs as well as your own. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
This talk is about including children in conversations about an adult's cancer and ways to approach these. Conversations about cancer are complex and challenging and even more so when children are involved. We want to offer you some insights together with some support and guidance around coping with the challenges of including children when families are […]
The annual Trolan Family Golf Classic event is taking place on Thursday 26th June 2025 at Portstewart Golf Club. As always the Action Cancer Big Bus will be in attendance. This golf event has been taking place since 2006 with the support of local man Patsy, wife Mary and their children. The event has grown […]
We’ve teamed up with BBQ Social Media Influencers Jim Moore @onlyslaggin and his wife Romilly @only.rom to encourage as many people as possible to take on a ‘Breast Friends BBQ’ this summer to raise vital funds for our life-saving breast screening service. The campaign encourages friends, families, and neighbours to come together this summer around […]
It's time to...PAINT THE TOWN PINK Be a STAND OUT during Breast Cancer Awareness 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 […]
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 […]
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. Friday 26th September 2025, 10-12.30pm, Action Cancer House, 20 Windsor Ave, Belfast (numbers limited to 25 participants)
TREK CUBA IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join us as we embark on a fantastic challenge exploring the Escambray Mountains of the salsa capital, Cuba! Our 90km trekking challenge will take us from the bustling UNESCO World Heritage site of Havana to the quieter more tranquil trekking trails. Amazing views and tropical waterfalls await us […]
Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body known as acupressure points. The points are similar to acupuncture points however without the use of needles. This session will teach you a number of these acupressure points for self-use in managing symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, nausea and night sweats To register please complete […]
It will be held in Belfast on the 1st and 2nd of November 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 […]
Run the New York Marathon with Action Cancer on Sunday 2nd November 2025. 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 […]
This session will cover the importance of sleep, sleep rhythms, and a range of strategies to help with sleep. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
This talk is about how you can best support a loved one diagnosed with cancer - how to look after their needs as well as your own. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
🎅☃️ There is no better way to get into the Christmas Spirit than a visit to the Lurgan Action Cancer Group's renowned Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 22nd November. The fair will once again take place within the beautiful setting of Brownlow Castle and packed with stalls from over 25 local and regional crafters/vendors and […]
It will be held in Ballymena, Adair Arms Hotel on 29th and 30th of November 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 […]
Indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine Italian cuisine and enchanting music amidst the historic surrounds of Royal Belfast Golf Club — Ireland’s oldest golf club, proudly established in 1881. A Royal Night of Opera is a Black Tie occasion promising a truly special experience, beginning with a sparkling Prosecco reception, followed by a sumptuous […]
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 […]
This talk is about including children in conversations about an adult's cancer and ways to approach these. Conversations about cancer are complex and challenging and even more so when children are involved. We want to offer you some insights together with some support and guidance around coping with the challenges of including children when families […]
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. Wednesday 23 January 2026, 10-12.30pm, Action Cancer House, 20 Windsor Ave, Belfast (numbers limited to 25 participants)
It will be held in Portadown on 24th and 25th of January 2026. 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 […]
Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body known as acupressure points. The points are similar to acupuncture points however without the use of needles. This session will teach you a number of these acupressure points for self-use in managing symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, nausea and night sweats To register please complete […]
This session will talk about the 38 different Bach Flower Remedies – providing information on how to safely use them yourself to manage your emotions. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
This talk is about how you can best support a loved one diagnosed with cancer - how to look after their needs as well as your own. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
It will be held in Belfast on 21st and 22rd of February 2026. 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 session will talk about mindfulness, what it is and how you can use it in your everyday life to reduce stress and calm your thoughts. To register please complete the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).
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 L/Derry on the 7th and 8th of March 2026. 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 […]
The Breast Friends fundraising campaign seeks to raise £30,000 a year towards our life-saving breast screening service. It costs us £120 to deliver a free breast screening to a local woman either at Action Cancer House or on board the Big Bus. We screen approximately 7,500 women a year for breast cancer. As our breast […]
Walk with her…Walk to remember her. The Action Cancer Mother’s Day Walk is a fundraising event coordinated by the Lurgan Action Cancer Community Group. The walk, sponsored once again by Lurgan based Country Kitchen, will take place within the beautiful surrounds of Lurgan Park on Saturday 14th March and is a both an uplifting and […]
This talk is about including children in conversations about an adult's cancer and ways to approach these. Conversations about cancer are complex and challenging and even more so when children are involved. We want to offer you some insights together with some support and guidance around coping with the challenges of including children when families are […]
Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026! Run the London Landmarks Half Marathon with Action Cancer on Sunday 5th April 2026. We only have a limited number of spaces available for this event so don’t miss out! The event is not your average half marathon, it is the only marathon to go through both the city of London and […]
