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On Yer Bike |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation has issued an ‘on yer bike’ challenge to help raise funds for its vital work in the fight against cancer.
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Four Peaks Challenge |
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Slieve Donard will be the starting point for an event that the Ulster Cancer Foundation hopes will help raise funds for its vital work in the fight against cancer.
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Help People Stop Smoking, UCF Urges Government |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget decision to increase the price of a packet of cigarettes by 6p - and it says the Government should now spend more money on helping people to quit smoking.
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Update in the West |
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UCF is holding an information evening in Derry/Londonderry on Thursday 21 March to update people on cancer services in the Western Health Board area.
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Welcome for the new Cancer Centre |
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UCF has campaigned for the new Regional Cancer Centre for many years – and was understandably delighted when the Executive gave the go-ahead for the £58m project.
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Bidding For Funds |
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The UCF will benefit from the Antiques and Arts International Fair at Belfast’s Ramada Hotel from 15-17 November.
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Kick Start for Charity |
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Football, GAA and rugby players throughout the province have been urged to break into a sweat to help raise £100,000 for the UCF through its new Kick Start initiative.
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MPs Urged to Back Smoking Ban |
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UCF has urged the province’s MPs to beat a deadline on Thursday 7 November and back the national campaign to have smoking banned in the workplace.
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Grab Your Leads And Go Walkies! For Charity |
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Eukanuba and celebrity guest Ben Fogle are inviting members of the public to grab your leads and join them in support the Ulster Cancer Foundations annual Dogswalk event at Stormont Estate, Belfast on Sunday 30th May.
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UCF Welcomes Blair Smoking Comments |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has given a warm welcome to Prime Minister Tony Blair’s comments on BBC breakfast this morning that the Government is considering a ban on smoking in workplaces and enclosed public places.
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Smokebusters Competition Winners |
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Pupils from Poyntzpass Primary School were the lucky winners of the Ulster Cancer Foundations Smokebusters Club ‘No Smoking Day 2004 competition’. By filling in the answers to a No Smoking Day related word puzzle they won a class ticket to vi
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UCF Encourage Men to Behave Well |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are currently working together with the Peninsula Healthy Living Partnership to encourage men to be health aware in the run up to Men’s Health Week, 14th-20th June 2004.
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UCF shocked at Health Secretary’s Comments |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) are shocked and disappointed by Health Secretary John Reid’s comments which claimed that smoking is one of the few pleasures left for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
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UCF Applaud Corrie Cancer Storyline |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has praised Coronation Street scriptwriters and researchers for raising the important issue of bowel cancer through Dev Alahan’s diagnosis.
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UCF Welcomes All Ireland Cancer Statistics Report |
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Leading local charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has welcomed today’s launch of the All Ireland Cancer Statistics Report - a collaboration by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry and the National Cancer Registry (Ireland).
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Ulster Cancer Foundation Breast Cancer Raffle 2004 |
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Leading local charity, the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people throughout Northern Ireland to take part in this year’s Breast Cancer Raffle to help raise vital funds for cancer patients and their families across the province.
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PINK LINK PROVES ‘HUGE SUCCESS’ |
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MORE than 4,000 individuals from across Northern Ireland have turned out to support the inaugural Gordons Chemists / Ulster Cancer Foundation’s first ever PINK LINK event.
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UCF Promote Mouth Cancer Awareness Week |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is encouraging people to be aware of the causes and symptoms of cancers, which affect the mouth, during Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 7th – 13th November.
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Be Smokefree, Vote Option C |
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700 workers die every year form breathing other people's tobacco smoke. Pen your support for Smoke-free Workplaces - Respond to the DHSSPS consultation today. Log onto UCF events page for more information. Closes 25th March 2005.
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Abbey Launches Daffodil Appeal |
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Its a double celebration for the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) as Abbey announce UCF as their chosen Charity of the Year and help them launch their annual Daffodil Appeal.
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PINK LINK SUCCESS! |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is delighted to announce that Northern Ireland’s first ever PINK LINK, supported by Gordons Chemists, raised a staggering £30,000 for the charity.
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Wake Up to No Smoking Day at Glastry College |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), co-ordinators of No Smoking Day in Northern Ireland, hosted an interactive exhibition and presentation on the effects of smoking and health at Glastry College, Ballyhalbert on Wednesday 9th March.
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UCF call for Bowel Cancer Screening |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) held a reception at the Long Gallery, Stormont to raise awareness of bowel cancer in Northern Ireland. The event is part of UCFs ongoing Against Bowel Cancer campaign during April, bowel cancer awareness month.
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SUNBED WARNING LEAFLET LAUNCHED |
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A stern warning leaflet was launched today highlighting the dangers of using sunbeds. The leaflet raises awareness of the risks involved and warns people not to be fooled into thinking that a sunbed tan is safe.
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UCF welcomes Smokefree Sweden |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) today welcomed Swedens move to introduce smokefree workplaces, effectively banning smoking in restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs from Wednesday 1st June.
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UCF Response to Bowel Cancer Study |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), today responded to the major study carried out by the European Perspective Investigation into Cancer, which has found fresh evidence of a link between red and processed meat and bowel cancer.
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Anne Represents UCF Stateside |
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Anne Devlin, a Cancer Prevention Officer with the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), is getting ready for a learning experience of a lifetime, as she prepares to attend an intensive four-week training course at the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, USA.
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Final Call for Runners! |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is calling runners to take up the challenge of helping those affected by cancer by joining the UCF team in the Great North Run. This years event takes place on Sunday 18th September.
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Over The Top With Sean Swarner |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation is delighted to invite you to spend some time with Sean and to gain an update on lymphoma management and treatments by Dr Michael Morrin, Specialist Registrar, Belfast City Hospital.
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Spotlight on Mens Health |
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All men living in the Ards Peninsula area have been sent a booklet detailing the steps they can take to prevent cancer and how to detect it early.
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UCF Launch Schools Competition |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), in association with Stena Line, has launched a competition for primary schools, offering one lucky winner and their classmates an exciting day trip to Scotland.
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UCF urge Public to Lobby MPs |
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The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) is urging members of the public to lobby their local MPs in advance of the Westminster debate on comprehensive smokefree workplaces in England.
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