Northern Ireland’s longest running cancer charity; Cancer Focus NI funds three-year research fellow post at the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research. This substantial gift of £90,000, made possible thanks to the generosity of the late Dr Jim Birnie, a Trustee of Cancer Focus since 1985 a...
Daniel Simpson, (35) originally from Comber, was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 17 years old. Being ill really helped him focus on how he wanted his life to look and it was then that he set himself the goal of coaching in professional football. He is now living in England and working as a Game...
Local leading cancer charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is encouraging people to conquer the Mourne Seven Summits on 18th June to raise money for local people affected by cancer. The mega-mountain challenge will climb all seven peaks that are at least 700m above sea level, cover approximately 30...
On 18 May 2012, Brendan Morrow (55) from Kilrea passed away from prostate cancer. In memory of Brendan, the Morrow family and friends are taking part in the 40TH Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon to commemorate his 10-year anniversary. Born in Coleraine, Brendan was one of eight children. Following...
Leading Northern Ireland cancer specialist Professor Mark Lawler today called for an All-Island Cancer Research Institute which he said would yield far-reaching benefits for the population. Time for change Speaking at an online meeting of Stormont’s All Party Group on Cancer (APGC), Prof Lawler said...
