Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to caring for people with terminal cancer and other illnesses.

During the financial year of 2010/2011, we were able to reach out to a total of 31799 patients, with our network of Marie Curie Nurses, 2000 nurses who cared for 23,406 patients with 1.2 million hours of care and support for the patients and their families.

The Marie Curie Hospices, located in Solihull, Penarth, Newcastle, Liverpool, Hampstead in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bradford and Belfast work together to provide the greatest number of hospice beds outside of the NHS, providing a better care and a better quality of life to 8,393 in 2010/2011.

Research Marie Curie Cancer Care is at the forefront of research into improving care for patients with terminal illness with our own research teams as well as the support we provide to external programmes.

As well as all of these vital services we also campaign to keep patients out of hospitals allowing them to be treated and to pass away in their own homes surrounded by family rather than a hospital bed.

All this is made possible through a 50/50 partnership with the NHS and the support we receive from the public. And one of the many ways we achieve this is to provide fun adventures and challenges in the great outdoors around the United Kingdom.

To find out how you can support while having a life affirming experience, get in touch with us at Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Join us on an unforgettable tour through Northern Ireland with Marie Curie Cancer Care Hiking.

We will take to new heights with the Slieve Donard Mountain Challenge on Northern  Ireland's highest peak towering over its neighbours at 850 metres, or 2,786 feet high!

You will feel on top of the world as you conquer this amazing challenge while you raise funds for patients with terminal cancer and other illnesses, as well as their families.

Our fully qualified guides will keep you safe and sound as you pass through forests and along the Mourne Wall before you take on this awesome mountain.

Be a part of supporting this crucial service and take from it an experience that will give you a true feeling of achievement. Get in touch with us at Marie Curie Cancer Care Abseiling to find out more.

Step off the edge of the Scrabo Tower and enjoy the experience while you support Marie Curie Cancer Care Abseiling.

For 5 years no we have been running this over the top adventure on one of North Ireland's most well known landmarks. We will supply the personnel and equipment you need to enjoy this thrilling experience in safety. As you abseil down the side of this impressive building you can take in the views of the stunning Ards Penninsula, Belfast as well as the Mournes, and you will need it to keep your eyes from drifting downwards!

To join in you need to be over 14 years old and under 17 stone and be accompanied by an adult if you are under 18.

Support this vital service and have an experience you will always remember, and always be able to brag about with Marie Curie Cancer Care Abseiling.