Earlier today, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland delivered a “sun scientist” session at Kirkinriola Primary School, located just outside Ballymena. This session is designed to help young students learn simultaneously about UV safety and the scientific method. Today’s...
This World No Tobacco Day, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland joins the World Health Organization (WHO) in calling out the tactics used by the tobacco industry to appeal to young people and create a new generation of smokers. Marked annually since 1987, World No Tobacco Day is organised by the WHO on 31...
We are delighted to share the news that our corporate partner Dale Farm have raised an incredible £53k throughout the past year for Cancer Focus NI. Dale Farm staff, farmers & customers across NI organised a host of fundraising activities, including a charity golf day in Cookstown, quizzes, priz...
The All-Party Group on Cancer met earlier this month to discuss health inequalities in Northern Ireland. Israel Eguaogie (Founder and Project Services Coordinator of iAssist-NI) spoke about the challenges Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities face when trying to access cancer care. Th...
An independent business that champions all things local, it is no surprise that Johnny McDowell, owner of Indie Füde is partnering with leading local cancer charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland. The charity’s mission of supporting local people on their cancer journey hits home for Johnny who recei...
