Walk with Cancer Focus in Bangor

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is holding a walk on Saturday 5th January at Crawfordsburn Country Park, for anyone who has been affected by cancer.

The walk will begin at 10.30am and the group will meet at the entrance to the Countryside Centre.  There is a choice of going on either a 2 or 4 mile walk depending on preference – just make your choice on the day.

Cancer Focus walks are free of charge and they are open to people currently undergoing cancer treatment as well as those who have completed their treatment.

Liz Atkinson, Head of Care Services, Cancer Focus, said, “Research shows that cancer patients who engage in moderate exercise while under-going treatment suffer less from the debilitating affects of fatigue.  Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported symptoms affecting cancer patients and has the greatest impact on quality of life.  Our walking groups follow a slow and progressive walking programme that allows the body to gradually rebuild its normal levels of fitness.

“It is a great opportunity to meet new people and chat to others who are in a similar situation. We also encourage participants to bring a friend or family member.”

If you would like to join a Cancer Focus NorthernIrelandwalking group, or if you’d like to volunteer as a leader, please contactMorag Chamberson

028 9066 3281 or email moragchambers@cancerfocusni.org

For more information on Cancer Focus click on www.cancerfocusni.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @CancerFocusNI

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For further information please contact:

Pauline Wylie, PR and Events Manager,

Cancer Focus NorthernIrelandon

028 9066 3281 / 07810 371118

Or

Niamh Callan, PR & Events Assistant,

Cancer Focus NorthernIrelandon

028 9066 3281 / 07825300363