EY Northern Ireland has announced a new two-year charity partnership with Action Cancer, the leading cancer charity in Northern Ireland. The collaboration aims to raise funds to enhance life-saving skin cancer detection services by purchasing new dermatoscopes, which are crucial tools in identifying skin cancer. This investment will allow Action Cancer to offer an additional 300 skin cancer detection appointments, ensuring that more individuals can access this vital service.
The appointments are available to anyone aged 18 and over who has a concerning mole or lesion. They provide timely assessments that can potentially save lives by facilitating early detection and treatment. To support this initiative, EY Northern Ireland has planned a variety of engaging fundraising activities, including static cycling events, cake sales, and bucket collections throughout the partnership period.
Kicking off the partnership, EY employees undertook a challenge on Tuesday, 24th September, cycling the 260-mile distance of the Causeway Coastal Route on a static bike placed in the reception area of EY Northern Ireland’s Belfast office. This event is part of EY’s annual ‘Giving Week,’ which runs from 23rd to 27th September, encouraging employees to volunteer, share skills, and donate to charities of their choice.
Rob Heron, Managing Partner at EY Northern Ireland, expressed pride in supporting Action Cancer’s vital work. “We are proud to support the essential services Action Cancer provides to save lives and assist those affected by cancer throughout Northern Ireland,” he said. “The values of both EY and Action Cancer are strongly aligned, making this partnership a perfect match. EY’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion resonates with Action Cancer’s mission to put people first, make a difference, and uphold integrity in all they do. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to my colleagues at EY Northern Ireland for their involvement in raising awareness and funds for this fantastic charity.”
Gareth Kirk, CEO of Action Cancer, expressed gratitude for being selected as EY’s charity partner for 2024-2026. He noted, “The funds raised each year will ensure that Action Cancer can continue to provide our unique life-saving early detection, prevention, and support services across our local communities. We are fortunate to have EY as a corporate partner and would like to sincerely thank all the wonderful employees at EY who made this partnership happen and who have already shown strong commitment to our cause. It is heartening to engage with EY, a leading global professional services organisation with a strong social conscience, committed to investing time and resources into supporting a local charity and its people.”
This partnership signifies a collaborative effort to enhance health services in Northern Ireland, underscoring the importance of early cancer detection and the vital role corporate partnerships play in supporting local communities.
