Action Cancer

Breast Foot Forward Walk Finnebrogue 4K
2024-09-29 10:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Finnebrogue wood, 26 Killyleagh Rd, Downpatrick, BT30 9BL
For the first time ever, the Breast Foot Forward Walk will be taking place at the Finnebrogue Estate, Downpatrick.
The event takes place at 11am on Sunday 29th September, just ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Not only is this a unique opportunity to explore the usually private woodland walkways, it is a chance for you to grab your BFF’s for a catch up, enjoy the beautiful surrounds whilst helping raise funds for Action Cancer’s life-saving, breast screening service, with every step you take.
The walk itself is 4.5KM (approx) starting in Finnebrogue Woods and ending at Fodder for a well deserved post walk cuppa.
This is a dog friendly environment so please feel free to bring your fur baby too – just remember to keep them on their leash.

So spread the word among your BFF‘s and help us to raise stacks of cash for Action Cancer’s free breast screening service for local women in your community.
Registration is £15 per adult and £7 per child (under the age of 18). All participants will receive a free T shirt, a draw-string goodie bag and that all important medal.
Once you have registered you will receive your fundraising pack with all of the info you need to make this sponsored walk as successful as possible.

Did you know that £120 in sponsorship will cover the cost of one breast screening appointment for a local lady either at Action Cancer House or the Big Bus?
Please note that Online Registration closes on Thursday 26th September at 5pm. But don’t worry, you can still register on the day from 10.30
For further queries please contact breastfootforward@actioncancer.org or call 028 9080 3344 option 2.

Paint the Town Pink!
2024-10-02 00:00 - 2024-11-02 23:59 | Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland
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.
REGISTER HERE

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 | Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast, Antrim, BT15 5GR, United Kingdom
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 | Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh, BT60 4FR

Bungee Jump Belfast 2024!
2024-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Queens Quay, Belfast, BT1 3EA
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!

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Centra Run Together 2024
2024-10-20 09:30 - 13:00 | Ormeau Park, Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 3GG
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 | Centra Maguiresbridge, 52 Gardiners Road, Maguiresbridge, BT94 4RY, United Kingdom

Supervalu - Dromore High School
2024-10-31 09:00 - 15:30 | Dromore High School, 31 Banbridge Road, Dromore, BT25 1ND, United Kingdom

2024 New York Marathon
2024-11-03 - 2024-11-04 | New York, New York
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
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Positive Living Programme - Ballycastle
2024-11-09 09:00 - 2024-11-10 17:00 | Marine Hotel, 1-3 North Street, Ballycastle, BT546BN, United Kingdom
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 well as their friends, family and carers, at any stage of the cancer journey.
If you are interested in joining the next programme, please call Mary on 07813 044178
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Atticall Community Centre
2024-11-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Atticall Community Centre, Tullyframe Road, Kilkeel, County Down, BT34 4RZ, United Kingdom

Self-Care Strategies for Managing Surgical Scars
2024-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event Via Zoom, Online Event Via Zoom
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 | Bellanaleck GFC, 68 Arney Road, Bellanaleck, BT92 2AB, United Kingdom

Centra Dunman (Cookstown)
2024-12-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Centra Dunman (Cookstown), 140 Moneymore Road, Cookstown, Tyrone, BT80 9UU, United Kingdom

SuperValu Downpatrick
2024-12-06 09:00 - 15:30 | SuperValu Downpatrick, 40 Killough Road, Downpatrick, Down, BT30 6PY, United Kingdom

Randalstown Arches Association
2024-12-11 09:00 - 15:30 | Randalstown Arches Association, John Street Car Park, Randalstown, BT41 3AB

Centra Omagh Brookmount
2024-12-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Centra Omagh Brookmount, 50-52 Brookmount Road, Omagh, BT78 5HY

Positive Living Programme - Belfast
2025-01-18 09:00 - 2025-01-19 17:00 | Stormont Hotel, Upper Newtownards Rd, Belfast, BT4 3LP, United Kingdom
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 friends, family and carers, at any stage of the cancer journey.
If you are interested in joining the next programme, please call Mary on 07813 044178
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Talking to Children about a Cancer diagnosis
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event Via Zoom, Online Event Via Zoom
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 dealing with cancer. Please be aware that this talk will not cover end of life situations.
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).

Gordons Chemist - Bangor
2025-01-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Gordon’s Chemist bangor, 23 Ashbury Ave, Bangor, BT19 6TH

South West College - Dungannon Campus
2025-01-29 09:00 - 15:30 | South West College, Circular Road, Dungannon, BT71 6BQ

SuperValu Ballymoney
2025-02-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Supervalu Ballymoney, 2 Ballymena Rd, Ballymoney, BT53 7AB

Centra - Draperstown
2025-02-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Centra Draperstown, 26-28 High Street, Draperstown, BT45 7AA, United Kingdom

NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:30 | NI Agri-Rural Health Forum, 66 Old Tempo Road, Enniskillen, BT74 4RR

Centra Carrickfergus (Prince Andrew Way)
2025-02-21 09:00 - 15:30 | Centra Carrickfergus (Prince Andrew Way), 76 Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus, Antrim, BT38 7TU, United Kingdom

Acupressure techniques (for management of insomnia, fatigue, night sweats)
2025-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Event Via Zoom, Online Event Via Zoom
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 the following information (you will receive the zoom link via email – if you do not receive it please check your junk emails).

Mother's Day Walk - Lurgan Park
2025-03-29 11:00 - 14:30 | Lurgan Park, Windsor Ave, Lurgan, Armagh, BT67 9BG, United Kingdom
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 | Centra Lisburn – White Mountain, 19 Mullaghglass Road, Lisburn, BT28 3SN, United Kingdom

SuperValu Newtownbutler
2025-04-17 09:00 - 15:30 | Supervalu Newtonbutler, 16 Lurganboy Park, Newtonbutler, Enniskillen, BT92 6JT, United Kingdom
