Following a three-day fundraising marathon, the inaugural Q Radiothon has raised almost £96,000 for four of Northern Ireland’s leading cancer and end of life charities. Action Cancer, Friends of the Cancer Centre, Marie Curie and Cancer Fund for Children are the four equal beneficiaries of all money raised. Money raising initiatives included big brunches,…
By supporting Q Radiothon you will be making a real difference to the lives of families affected by cancer and terminal illness across Northern Ireland. When Anita lost both of her parents to cancer, her family’s life changed forever. This is Anita’s story: My wonderful parents “I was so close to my…
Henry Thompson from Newtownabbey was only three years old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in 2015. His parents Helen and Ian are sharing their story to raise awareness of how Cancer Fund for Children help them throughout this difficult time. This is Henry’s story. “When Henry was about three-and-a half years…
Laura Parkinson, a photographer from Lisburn, was just 35 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her family and friends pulled her through and Friends of the Cancer Centre also played a big part in her experience. This is Laura’s story. “The 15th August 2016 is a date I will never forget. It was…
By supporting Q Radiothon you will be making a real difference to the lives of families affected by cancer and terminal illness across Northern Ireland. When Aundrea was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 42, her family and friends lives changed forever. This is Aundrea’s best friend, Claire’s story: “Aundrea and I…
In June 2016, Shaun Haw (23) from Mayobridge was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia while in his final year of university. Shaun is now in remission and he credits his progress to the incredible team at the Cancer Centre and the support he received from Friends of the Cancer Centre. This is Shaun’s story. …
Lisa Hutchings who lives off the Purdysburn road in Newtownbreda shares her story of breast cancer in the hope of encouraging other women aged 40-49 and 70 plus to avail of Action Cancer’s free breast screening service. Lisa who works in the Belfast Trust as a Business Manager in the Medical Physics Service is married to…
When Gerard was diagnosed with Motor neurone disease at the age of 45, his family’s life changed forever. This is Gerard and his wife, Joanna’s story: “I first started noticing signs that something wasn’t right whilst I was at work. I was a joiner by trade and I was struggling to lift heavy items and…
Alison Bell’s son Ollie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) when he was just six years old. Alison said the day she was told Ollie had cancer was the stuff of nightmares. “On 18th October 2016, I went to wake my five year old son Ollie to get ready for school, just like any…
By supporting Q Radiothon you will be making a real difference to the lives of families affected by cancer and terminal illness across Northern Ireland. When Kathy lost three of her family members to cancer, her life changed forever. This is Kathy’s story: My brother, Joseph “Growing up my siblings Joseph, Paul, Jim and…
Q Radio invited guests to a Big Brunch to launch its inaugural Radiothon. Under the inspiring banner of ‘Together We Can’, the three day on-air fundraiser will raise money for four of Northern Ireland’s leading cancer and end of life charities. The first of its kind in Northern Ireland, the on-air event will take…
By supporting Q Radiothon you will be making a real difference to the lives of families affected by cancer and terminal illness across Northern Ireland. When Gary was diagnosed with Leukaemia (an incurable blood cancer) in 2008, his life changed forever. This is Gary’s story: “One of the hardest issues after my diagnosis was how…
Jim Kane from Randalstown was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006. Jim’s cancer was advanced, but thanks to a clinical trial supported by Friends of the Cancer Centre and the support of the charity over the last 12 years, Jim is still here. This is his story. “I found out I had cancer by…
Civil Servant Maria McCracken lives with her husband Alan in Bangor and has two grown up children, Rachel and Daniel. Maria’s breast cancer was detected by Action Cancer’s breast screening programme in 2015. Now cancer free, Maria is encouraging other women to avail of Action Cancer’s life saving service. Maria had been completely unaware…
Tom Brown was diagnosed with cancer when he was just four weeks old. His mum Karen, who lost her 15 year old brother Graeme to cancer 24 years ago, said she never expected her own family would be affected by the illness, and is thankful that charities like Cancer Fund for Children are here to…
