Newtownabbey woman Lisa Montgomery and her sister Lara Thompson (right) are taking part in the Cancer Focus NI Arctic Trek challenge to raise funds for the charity after their family was badly affected by the disease. Dad James Thompson had first been diagnosed with prostate cancer almost two decade...
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland and Translink have launched a new three year charity partnership with a new ‘Travel to a Healthier Life’ campaign. The partnership, announced ahead of Bus and Train Week (June 4 – 10), will focus on encouraging people to put their best feet forward and adopt a healthier...
Local organisations have signed up to raise cash for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland by taking over their charity shops on 27 April 2018 for a high-powered Apprentice-style challenge. Teams taking part in the Big Shops’ Showdown will be required to get creative and take over the running of the charit...
There’s been some showbiz sparkle going on at Cancer Focus Northern Ireland recently as a number of well-known faces, including Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody, have been endorsing the charity’s work. In the run-up to the Easter break, we were delighted to host a visit to our Eglantine Avenue off...
Larne woman Carolyn Tweed is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime in Arctic conditions in memory of her beloved sister and best friend Rhonda who lost her battle with cancer in 2016. Carolyn is taking on the Arctic Trek in northern Sweden to raise money for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland...
