Action Cancer

Gordons Chemist Head Office - Banbridge
2024-09-17 09:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Dublin)

SuperValu - Crossgar
2024-09-18 09:00 - 15:30

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!

Breast Cancer Awareness Abseil
2024-10-06 - 2024-10-07
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 get to it.
Abseiling that is.
100ft is quite a way to go down and we don’t have all day so there’s no messing, just lots of fun and adventure for those brave enough to dare.
Action Cancer is the only charity in the whole of the UK and Ireland to offer a FREE breast screening service to ladies aged 40-49 and 70+. All money raised by this event will go towards those services because, early detection saves lives.

Date: 6th October 2024
Registration: £20
Minimum Sponsorship: £120
The Challenge: Abseil 100ft down the side of Belfast Castle’s iconic fairy tale tower
The Rewards: Top bragging rights. Fear defeated. Money raised to help deliver Action Cancer’s life-saving and support services.
Register at the bottom of this page

For more info, please contact Kate McCormack on kmccormack@actioncancer.org or call 028 9080 3349 Option 2.

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

Bungee Jump Belfast 2024!
2024-10-12 10:00 - 17:00
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 is quite a height, so there’s no messing about, just lots of fun and adventure for those brave enough to jump!
Please note that no one under the age of 14 or over the age of 50 will be permitted to jump due to Bungee UK safety guidelines.
Action Cancer provide early detection, support and prevention services to over 20,000 people in Northern Ireland and we couldn’t continue to do this without the help from our amazing supporters! All money raised by this event will go towards those services.
Date: Saturday 12th October
Registration: £40
Minimum Sponsorship: £200
The Challenge: Bungee jump 160ft over Queens Quay, Belfast.
Please note that we are unable provide registration fee refunds
To learn more about this adrenaline-pumping challenge please contact Kate at kmccormack@actioncancer.org/ 028 9080 3349
Let’s take the leap together and make a difference!

Centra Run Together 2024
2024-10-20 09:30 - 13:00
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 interests of everyone.
Thank you to everyone who registered for the event, helping to raise vital funds for Action Cancer. All tickets will be automatically transferred to a new date, which we will announce in the coming weeks. Once the new date is confirmed, if unable to attend, we will be happy to issue a refund.
If you have already collected your t-shirts and running numbers, please keep them in a safe place, as they will still be valid for the rescheduled event. Pack collections are now closed at Action Cancer House.
We will provide further updates as soon as possible and appreciate your understanding.

Centra - Maguiresbridge
2024-10-29 09:00 - 15:30

Supervalu - Dromore High School
2024-10-31 09:00 - 15:30

2024 New York Marathon
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-04
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 Central Park. It is an experience that stays with runners for a lifetime.
The atmosphere is electric with two million people lining the streets to cheer runners along the way – in one of the world’s greatest cities.
Together with our travel agent partner, Sports Travel International, we offer a variety of packages with 4 or 5 night accommodation in the 4* Westin Hotel. You can choose to add flights or source your own.
*Note that we cannot offer marathon places without accommodation.

What is Included?

GUARANTEED race entry
Accommodation in the 4* Westin Hotel – 4 or 5 night options
Fundraising Support
Sports Tours International rep
Choose to add additional nights
Choose to bring along a loved one to support you
Request brochure for full list of inclusions

How Much Will It Cost?
Each participant is required to pay an initial deposit and given a minimum fundraising amount. This will differ depending on which package you choose. The prices for 2024 are still being confirmed. (As a guideline the 2023 cost for 4 nights accommodation including flights was £675 plus 3,196 minimum fundraising.)
In addition to the £680 deposit costs are as follows:
5 nights from 1st November 2024 & Race entry

Minimum fundraising £2,950 per runner

4 nights from 1st November 2024 + Race entry

Minimum fundraising £2,765 per runner

Our team will work with you to create a unique fundraising plan to ensure you reach the target!
Express your interest in running with Action Cancer using the form below

Dalai Lama Trek 2024
2024-11-14 08:00 - 2024-11-25 17:00
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 built and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World!
Challenge Highlights

Explore the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama
Experience the friendly culture and the amazing scenery of the Indian Himalaya
Trek through breath-taking mountain ranges
Visit the Taj Mahal – a new Wonder of the World

Action Cancer
Action Cancer have been delivering their life-saving and support services for over 50 years to the people of Northern Ireland and it is you, our trekkers. walkers, runners, and fundraising hero’s that allow us to continue this work.
People like you who dare to embrace the challenge of fundraising for the reward of authentic adventure and friends for life.
People like you who ensure our services can continue to help save and support those affected by cancer in Northern Ireland.
India is calling, we are ready, are you…

Date: 14th – 25th November 2024
Registration: £200
Minimum Sponsorship: £3,750

For more information complete the form below or if you would like to register you can do so at the below link
https://www.globaladventurechallenges.com/b?id=1700&d=IDLT14112024AC&r=2&charity=1362

For more information complete the form below.

Atticall Community Centre
2024-11-16 09:00 - 15:30

Self-Care Strategies for Managing Surgical Scars
2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:00
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 please check your junk emails).

Bellanaleck GFC
2024-11-21 09:00 - 15:30

Centra Dunman (Cookstown)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 15:30

SuperValu Downpatrick
2024-12-06 09:00 - 15:30

Randalstown Arches Association
2024-12-11 09:00 - 15:30

Centra Omagh Brookmount
2024-12-18 09:00 - 15:30

Gordons Chemist - Bangor
2025-01-28 09:00 - 15:30

South West College - Dungannon Campus
2025-01-29 09:00 - 15:30

SuperValu Ballymoney
2025-02-12 09:00 - 15:30

Centra - Draperstown
2025-02-18 09:00 - 15:30

NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:30

Centra Carrickfergus (Prince Andrew Way)
2025-02-21 09:00 - 15:30

Understanding and coping with grief
2025-02-21 10:00 - 12:00
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 to register for the event.

Mother's Day Walk - Lurgan Park
2025-03-29 11:00 - 14:30
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 walk so we encourage you to bring all members of your family.
Registration: £10 per adult (children under 16 free)
The walk begins at 12pm and will start (and end) at bowling Pavilion by the tennis courts but you can register on the day from 11.00am.
Once back all participants will receive a medal and a well deserved cuppa tea and cake!
All monies raised will go towards helping Action Cancer continue to offer its many services some of which take place locally through visits from Big Bus visits to Lurgan and the surrounding area and the complementary therapy services for children and adults affected by cancer that take place in Zion House in the town.
If you are a whizz on the ‘socials’ click below to access the Mother’s Day Walk JustGiving page which you can forward to family, friends and colleagues.
Action Cancer Lurgan Mother’s Day Walk 2025 – JustGiving

Supporting the Walk once again is Eleanor Hamilton, mum, sister, daughter; “I took part in the Mother’s Day Walk last year and it was a really uplifting experience. Mother’s Day can be a time of dread and sadness but I want it to be a time for remembrance, for celebrating the extraordinary women who were a very important part of my life. My niece and nephew also took part so that made it a real family affair as we don’t always have the opportunity to get together as we all live in different places. Even just being in the park which has been the backdrop to so many family gatherings brought so many precious memories flooding back. It really was a morning of reflection and joy plus the tea and cake wasn’t too bad either!”.

If you require more information call Mark Irwin-Watson on 07580 133752 or email events@actioncancer.org
PLEASE NOTE: Online registration will end at 5pm on 27th March.
Register below and we will send out your fundraising pack!

Centra Lisburn - White Mountain
2025-04-02 09:00 - 15:30

SuperValu Newtownbutler
2025-04-17 09:00 - 15:30

The Great Big Bucket Collection 2025
2025-05-01 - 2026-05-01
The Great Big Bucket Collection!
We are calling on our supporters to ask if you could help us with our Great Big Bucket Collection which will be taking place across the country.
All we need is a couple of hours of your time to help shake our buckets and raise stacks of cash for Action Cancer’s local detection and support services.
Will you and any family, friends or work colleagues volunteer a couple of hours and help make this event a ‘Great Big’ success?
The services that Action Cancer provides are unique and free to the user but the charity does not receive regular government funding which is why ‘The Great Big Bucket Collection’ is hugely important way to raise vital funds.
Register your details below and lets make GREAT BIG success.

Run for a Reason in 2025
2025-05-01 - 2025-12-31
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 cancer 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 form below or call Mark Irwin-Watson on 028 9080 3344 or email
mirwin-watson@actioncancer.org.
