Macmillan Cancer Support

Tractors and other vehicles took part in last year’s Dolly Mixture Road Run, which raised more than £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

A mix of vehicles, a community united and a cause close to the heart

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Thomas Gordon is pictured with George Doherty, Programme Officer at(FCN Northern Ireland.

Council motion recognises the importance of farmers and rural residents

2,473 hikers went the extra mile along the South Coast on 20th June taking on a Macmillan Cancer Support Mighty Hike and raising an incredible £1,115,861 so far to help fund vital Macmillan information and support services for people living with cancer.

Mighty Hikers conquer Giant’s Causeway, raising over £1.1m for Macmillan

L-R: Evora Hospice Chair Paddy Loughran, CEO Liz Cuddy with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Bridget Lynch, Director of Care Services.

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces Cancer Charities Grant Scheme recipients

Tracy enjoying a rest at the seaside

'No one really thinks that the loved one is suffering too'

Store managers from the 10-store fundraising initiative presenting the cheque to Joanne Young from Macmillan Cancer Support

Co Down stores come together in fundraising to honour colleague

Brian Kerlin and Alan Patterson presenting a cheque to Edel Conway for her Digg 4 Kids Fundraiser

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3rd Eamon McNeill with Meg

Fantastic amount raised will help Macmillan continue providing vital support

FCN is working closely with Macmillan Cancer Support, including raising awareness in rural communities of the signs and symptoms of cancer and building referral bridges to and from Macmillan’s services. (Pic: FCN)

Now We're Talking Farming with Caitriona Crawford, FCN NI National Manager

Member of the Farmers Choir who attended the event.

Sing and supper for Farmers' Choir

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Council support for Nip it in the Bud campaign

Chairman Myles Williams hands over the cheque to Jill from Macmillan Cancer Support. Also members present are Wilbert Robinson (treasurer), Paul Sempey, David Lyle, Avril Hume and Tony Magill (secretary).

Ballyeaston present cheque to Macmillan Cancer Support

Photograph shows from L to R: Anton Morgan-Thorne (Macmillan Communities Manager), Mike Nesbitt (Health Minister), Caitriona Crawford (FCN National Manager, Northern Ireland), Dr Jude McCann (FCN Chief Executive Officer), Andrew Muir (Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs). (Pic: Simon Graham)

Sector-wide support to tackle cancer care inequalities in rural communities

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of cancer risks, signs and symptoms, and to encourage early detection in farming and rural communities. (Pic: FCN)

Rural community urged to 'Nip it in the Bud' as part of charity cancer campaign

The Knox family from Warrenpoint were recently thrilled to hand over a cheque to MacMillian cancer support for £30,411.25.

Money was raised in memory of David Knox

Robin Swann MP, Catriona Casey NI Project Officer, Lord Rogan and Dr Jude McCann. (Pic: Freelance)

Rural Communities Cancer Project is welcomed by South Antrim MP Robin Swann
South Antrim MP, Robin Swann, has welcomed the Rural Communities Cancer Project – a UK-wide partnership between The Farming Community Network (FCN) and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Joanne Knox

Karen Laverty, Ellen Fullerton and Anna McMillan at the recent Kells and Connor anniversary dinner. Picture: Steven McAuley

In pictures: Kells and Connor YFC celebrate their 65th anniversary

Nicky Maynard who had breast cancer. (Pic: Freelance)

Charity cancer campaign urges farming and rural community to ‘Nip it in the Bud’

Bleary YFC are proud to announce the return of their annual tractor run following a successful event last year. The run will take place on 2nd August 2024 at Portadown Rugby Football Club. The run will be in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Profits will be split evenly between Macmillan and Bleary YFC, any donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. The registration cost per tractor is £15 and registration will start at 7pm. Picture: Bleary YFC

Bleary YFC to hold tractor run on Friday 2nd August

Carla (pictured centre) was thrilled to attend this popular event. (Pic: Freelance)

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Green-fingered Garvagh man recognised for 25 years of fundraising

Norman Todd pictured during his triathlon in the Derg Valley Leisure Centre with front, Michelle McDougall, Siobhan Burns, and back, with DC&SDC Council Team, Robert Snodgrass, Fitness Instructor, Sean Harkin, Move More Coordinator, Vincent McCarron, Referral Program Consultant, Nik Monteith, Fitness Instructor, and Anthony McGonagle, Participation Retention Officer.

Irrepressible Move More participant Norman defies life changing health setbacks

Pictured at Council’s Macmillan Coffee Morning, Deputy Mayor Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Catherine King, Alderman Sandra Hunter.

Hundreds turned out at Portballintrae Village Hall to support the charity

END RESULT! Matthew McAllister who got his hair and beard shaved by hairdresser Sharon Scott at Bushmills Distillery on Saturday to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer 'brave the shave' in memory of his mum Stephanie. (PICTURE KEVIN MCAULEY/MCAULEY MULTIMEDIA)

Matthew marks mum's anniversary by 'braving the shave' for Macmillan

Members from Bleary YFC are busy getting ready for the club's annual tractor run which will be held on Friday, 4th August 2023. Picture: Bleary YFC

Bleary YFC proud to announce return of their tractor run

Katie Doyle looking forward to the tractor run at the Gall Bog

27 pictures from the annual Gall Bog Bar Tractor Run
The annual Gall Bog Bar Tractor Run was held near Banbridge in County Down on Saturday, with money raised going to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Joanne Knox

George Alagiah and Mary Huckle (photo: Rankin/Macmillan Cancer Support)

Fighting cancer together with Macmillan's Coffee Morning

Members of the Bleary YFC committee showing our support to Macmillan Cancer Support

Bleary YFC help raise £2,135 at their annual tractor run

These children enjoyed the threshing on the trailer watched by John Mathers

24 pictures from the threshing day at Ballydown

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Bleary YFC are proud to announce the return of our annual tractor run following a successful event last year raising over £9,500

Bleary YFC to hold Macmillan tractor run and family fun day

Greene King launches £10k prize draw in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

From competition gains to charity success – a great year for Bleary

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Bleary YFC tractor run and fun day proves to be a great success

Bleary’s charity tractor run all set to return in August

Left to to right, Rachel Smith, Ellie Henry, Courtney McMullan and Craig Henry

Moycraig YFC get on their bikes

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Participants show their support for Macmillan Cancer Support ahead of the fundraising walk on World Cancer Day.

Move More participants mark World Cancer Day with fundraising walk

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Club members James Killen, Thomas Rankin, Cameron Nutt, Gordon Killen, Danielle Hawthorne and Gordon Crockett waiting for the waxing to commence

City of Derry Young Farmers’ Club hold charity wax night at Bready Cricket Club

Barclay Bell's farm, Rathfriland.

Call for panel members to support work of Macmillan

Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster president Roberta Simmons is pictured presenting a cheque for Â£4,300 to Macmillan Cancer Supports fundraising manager Joanne Young after the YFCUs Got Talent presidents event

YFCU helps raise Â£4,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Cool FMÂ’s Pete Snodden is pictured with YFCU President Roberta Simmons to help launch YFCUÂ’s Got Talent that will be held at the Tullyglass Hotel on Saturday 7th January 2017. Tickets for the event are now on sale from HQ on 02890 370713

President launches YFCU's Got Talent Competition

Jim Beggs, Yard Supervisor Ballymena Mart with staff and customers who raised an impressive Â£6500 for Macmillan Cancer Support recently when they braved the Shaving Station set up at the Mart for a cut, colour and style!

'˜Cut, Colour and Style' at Ballymena Mart

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