Friends of the Cancer Centre is calling on women across Northern Ireland to be more breast aware this Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of the charity’s new 7 Step Shower Check hanger. The 7 Step Shower Check is a waterproof hanger – similar to a do not disturb hanger on hotel doors – […]
Ensuring young patients have an outlet for their feelings, fears and emotions is vital and this summer we were delighted to support a fantastic creative event called ‘Hello my name is…not cancer’ at the Crescent Arts Centre in Belfast, which saw young patients come together to share their own personal stories through songs, monologues, dance […]
Our first ever Newry Canal Cycle kicks off tomorrow and ahead of the big event, here is a quick reminder of some of the key information you need if you’re taking part. We ask that you read through the below before tomorrow, paying particular attention to our safety advice, and to contact us in advance […]
As our Mizen to Malin team set off on their cycling expedition which will see them cycle the length of Ireland in just 6 days, Dr McAleer gives us an insight into our recruits. Dr Seamus McAleer Seamus is an old Oncologist and this is his 7th cycle tour on behalf of the Friends. He […]
The Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Garath Keating and Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, Councillor Garth Craig are calling on local people to put their pedal power to the test and join Friends of the Cancer Centre’s first ever Newry Canal Cycle on Saturday, 24th […]
A group of 18 intrepid cyclists are taking on a 480 mile cycle from the bottom to the top of Ireland in a bid to raise vital funds for the charity. The group, which includes doctors, staff and patients from the Cancer Centre at Belfast City Hospital, are taking part in our Mizen to Malin […]
Business advisory firm, BDO Northern Ireland has confirmed details of a two-year partnership with Friends of the Cancer Centre. The tie-up came about after the charity’s life-saving and life-changing services supported a number of staff members directly affected by cancer. Now more than 170 employees at the award-winning accountancy practice have signed up to show […]
A team of 11 colleagues from Barclays has raised over £8,000 (£8,388.75) for Friends of the Cancer Centre by running up Stormont hill in East Belfast recently a grueling 181 times. They completed the challenge, which in terms of distance is equivalent to the vertical ascent required to conquer Mount Everest from sea level, 8,848 […]
With just a few days to go until our Dargon Boat Race this Saturday, 2nd July, here’s some key information. Race time: each team captain has been notified of your race time. If you do not know what time you are due on the water please contact your team captain. Medical forms: I would ask your crew to forward […]
Since 2008, Friends of the Cancer Centre has been investing in the training and development of the staff within the Cancer Centre through our Scholarship Programme, which provides funding for staff to attend training or educational courses. These courses allow Cancer Centre staff to enhance their skills and be at the forefront of some of the […]
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