Walking for Life in Newcastle and Downpatrick

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, the new name for the Ulster Cancer Foundation, is starting a new walking group in the Downpatrick and Newcastle area for anyone who has been affected by cancer. Walks in August include:

• Thursday 9th August – Quoile Countryside Centre – 10.30am

• Wednesday 22nd August – Tolleymore Forest Park – 10.30am

• Saturday 25th August –Delamont Country Park – 12.00pm

The Cancer Focus walks are free of charge and are open to anyone currently undergoing treatment as well as those who have completed their cancer 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 effects 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.”

“This service is a great opportunity to meet new people and chat to others who are in a similar situation. We encourage participants to bring a friend or family member along too. The walking group provides a schedule of easy walks that offer a great way of getting exercise and fresh air and enhancing general wellbeing.”

If you would like to find out more or join a Cancer Focus walking group, please contact Morag Chamberson 028 9066 3281 or email moragchambers@cancerfocusni.org. 

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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 and Events Assistant,

Cancer Focus NorthernIrelandon

028 9066 3281 / 07825 300363