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Celebrating a milestone
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The Action Cancer Big Bus mobile unit, which is supported by SuperValu, has now travelled 35,000 miles, reaching the milestone as the charity that developed it marks the end of its 35th anniversary. Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading cancer charity, was established by renowned cancer specialist Dr George Edelstyn in February 1973 and has celebrated its anniversary year with a series of events.
The Big Bus has been sponsored by SuperValu and its independent retailers since it was launched in 2006 by Gloria Hunniford, whose daughter Caron Keating died from breast cancer in 2004. Since the service was launched 11,000 people have used the unique screening, support and health promotion facilities onboard the 18 metre-long unit, including 7,000 women who have been screened for breast cancer. As part of SuperValu’s commitment to Action Cancer’s mobile cancer services, the independent retail group is funding over £600,000 towards the £1.5 million needed for the Big Bus in the first three years, including the annual running costs of £120,000.
Action Cancer patron Nuala McKeever (left) celebrated with SuperValu Brand Manager Jackie McCloskey (right) and Action Cancer’s Ciara Boyle as the SuperValu-sponsored Big Bus mobile unit clocked up 35,000 as the charity marked the end of its 35th anniversary.
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