We are excited to announce that Donaghadee Golf Club has adopted OGCancerNI as its charity of the year and are holding a fundraising evening on Friday 19th October in memory of George Philips.
Join us for a night to remember at “The Great Showman: Movie & Sing-Along”
Tickets cost £15 and include a finger buffet.
Showtime will commence at 8pm.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 02891 883624 followed by Option 4.
This is not one to miss! A great night will all proceeds being donated to OGCancerNI.
What is Oesophago-Gastric Cancer?
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the gullet and gastric cancer is cancer of the stomach. Combined, they are medically known as oesophago-gastric (OG) cancer. The oesophagus (more commonly known as the gullet or food pipe) is the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. In Northern Ireland in 2016, a total of 226 people were diagnosed with oesophageal (gullet) cancer. In the same year, 214 people were newly diagnosed with gastric (stomach) cancer.Latest News
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