Ulster Cancer Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is celebrating its 40th ruby anniversary by launching a new Mosaic Appeal to help fund the charity’s care and support services which are delivered, free of charge, at venues throughout Northern Ireland.
The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is celebrating its 40th ruby anniversary by launching a new Mosaic Appeal to help fund the charity’s care and support services which are delivered, free of charge, at venues throughout Northern Ireland.
UCF provides support services to many thousands of local cancer patients and their families each year as well as helping adults and children reduce their risk of developing the disease. The charity has recently regionalised a number of their services so that cancer patients can benefit from these valuable services in their own community and improve their quality of life.
Joyce Savage, Head of Appeals and Marketing, UCF said “In the past 40 years UCF has changed the landscape of cancer in our local community. Cancer is no longer fearfully described as ‘The Big C’. Our tireless work and investment in world class research has advanced our understanding of cancer and it has helped develop better treatments for the disease. We’ve learnt more about how people can reduce their risk of getting cancer and we’ve increased awareness of the early signs and symptoms of the disease. Year on year we have saved lives and supported many thousands of people who have been affected by cancer. Significant advances have been made and we will continue to work to further lessen the burden of cancer for a better Northern Ireland.
“As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations you can help us increase our care service programmes in communities throughout Northern Ireland by supporting our special digital Mosaic Appeal – a quick and easy new way to support UCF online.
“Simply click on www.ulstercancerfoundation.mosaicappeal.com Follow the easy step-by-step guide to donate and reveal a mosaic tile on our special anniversary image. Each tile can be purchased for a minimum donation of £5 and you can dedicate the tile in memory or in support of a loved one who has been diagnosed with the disease. Businesses can also lend their support by purchasing a corporate tile for £100 each.
“UCF’s work is only possible due to the generosity of local people who raise almost all the £4m needed annually to provide UCF’s care and support services, free of charge, to cancer patients, carers and their family in Northern Ireland. All the money raised on UCF’s behalf is spent in Northern Ireland, helping to support local people with cancer.”
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For further information please contact:Pauline Wylie, PR and Events Manager, UCF on Tel: 028 9066 3281 / 07810 371118
Or Derval McVerry, PR and Events Officer on Tel: 028 9066 3281 / 07812 525531
Notes to editor:
- UCF, set up in 1970, was the first local charity established with the aim of reducing the impact of cancer in Northern Ireland.
- UCF is committed to tackling cancer by supporting cancer research, providing services for cancer patients and their families and by educating people on how they can reduce their risk of the disease.
- UCF support services include:
- Support groups
- Counselling
- Bra and swimwear fitting service
- Art therapy
- Creative writing
- Zest for Life
- Recovery Yoga
- Freephone cancer information and support helpline 0800 783 3339
- Cancer information stands
- Driving service
- Family Support Service
- Beauty for Life workshops
- Stop smoking clinics
- School and youth programmes
Derval McVerry | 17 May 2010 - 1:48pm |
