URBAN SOUL BELFAST fundraising for NIPANC

This year, Urban Soul Belfast will be entering two teams in the Belfast City Marathon to raise vital funds for NIPANC, Northern Ireland’s leading pancreatic cancer charity — a cause that is incredibly close to our hearts. Last year, I lost my father, Donal, and our second team captain, Megan, lost her grandfather to pancreatic cancer. My Dad had been feeling unwell on and off for some time and underwent numerous tests, but by the time he was diagnosed, he was already stage 4 and terminal. Sadly, this is all too common with pancreatic cancer, as early detection is extremely difficult and awareness remains low. Based in South Belfast, Urban Soul Yoga and Pilates Studio has seen first-hand how many lives within our studio and wider community are affected by cancer. Through running the Belfast City marathon, we hope to raise vital funds and awareness to support research, improve early detection, and help give families more time and better outcomes in the future. We are incredibly grateful for the work of NIPANC, who provide hope in the face of one of the toughest cancers through funding research, raising awareness, and supporting families when they need it most. We’re running to honour those we’ve lost, to stand with those currently fighting, and to help create a future where lives are saved. Every donation, no matter how small, truly makes a difference. Thank you for supporting us, NIPANC, and for helping us turn our miles into hope. 💙 Breige, Megan & our amazing Urban Soul relay teams x

About NIPANC

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NIPANC is a Northern Ireland charity dedicated to improving outcomes for people affected by pancreatic cancer. We work to increase public understanding of the disease, raise awareness of its signs and symptoms among both medical professionals and the public, fund vital research, and provide support to patients and families. Founded by people personally affected by pancreatic cancer, NIPANC brings together bereaved families, those facing a current diagnosis, and survivors. We focus our research funding in Northern Ireland and collaborate with other charities to promote early diagnosis and develop innovative treatments. By giving a stronger voice to families, we push for greater priority on early detection, better support, and improved outcomes. Working together, we can change the story of pancreatic cancer and save lives.

About Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon 2026 Fundraising Campaign

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Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon – Be part of something bigger than the finish line.
Each year, thousands come together at the Belfast City Marathon to run and relay with one shared mission: to help make a difference. Whether you're taking on the full 26.2 miles, a relay leg or supporting from the sidelines, every step fuels a cause that matters.
This is your chance to champion the charity closest to your heart—local or national, big or small. From life-saving research and community outreach to mental health, education, and beyond, your fundraising helps change lives!
Together, let’s go the distance—for hope, for impact, and for every cause that deserves to be heard.
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