Making the most of your Medical Appointments

Being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis can be a frightening experience. It is, therefore, important to obtain as much information as possible from your medical team. This information will help you to live better with your diagnosis and help you understand what it means. To help you prepare, here are some hints & tips: Consultations with your medical team are a …

Anxiety – hints & tips

If you’re feeling breathless or anxious, there are breathing techniques to help you feel more in control and more comfortable. Practice Breathing control at Home: Breathing control is useful when you’re short of breath or feeling anxious or panicked. It helps you make the best use of your diaphragm, your main breathing muscle. Your diaphragm contracts when you breathe, so …

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Alicia & Cian “What a Wonderful World” (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI. Alicia & Cain sang …

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Alicia & Cian “I can see clearly now” (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI. Alicia & Cain sang …

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – PFNI chairman’s closing address (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – book reading by Ryan Donohoe (video)

 In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.  

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Una McMillan’s address (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle, and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.  

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Tom McMillan’s address (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle, and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.  

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Clare Donohoe’s address (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle, and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.

Cork welcomes Pete the Puffling – Lord Mayor’s address (video)

In February 2025 we were invited to Cork to launch “Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure” by the Douglas Branch of the Irish Countrywomen’s Association. We were honoured to be addressed by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle, and delighted that so many members came along to hear the story of Pete the Puffling & PFNI.  

Killylea Coffee Morning – Crozier family presentation (16/8/25)

Andy Crozier and his family met with Tom (Chairman) & Una (Trustee) in Ballycastle to make a presentation to PFNI following the Coffee Morning they held in their church hall in Killylea on the 19th July. Around 500 people from their local community came along to support Andy and his family. Andy’s beautiful wife Emily and the mother of such …

RADAR Key Scheme & Changing Places

RADAR keys are available to everyone who needs access to some public toilets throughout Northern Ireland. Below is some detail about the RADAR scheme. The National Key Scheme, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to prevent damage and misuse (for example Changing Places facilities). This has …

New results from the FIBRONEER clinical trials for treating pulmonary fibrosis

Summary Two clinical trials have shown promising results on the effects of a new drug called nerandomilast for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) – the FIBRONEER-IPF trial, and other forms of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) – the FIBRONEER-ILD trial. The details have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine (see articles here: FIBRONEER-IPF and FIBRONEER-ILD). The FIBRONEER-IPF trial …

Puffin Lodge to Inis Ceithleann in a 40K per day run!

Tonight at Puffin Lodge, in Ballycastle, Una, Ian, and Tom met with Paddy McDermott and his sisters. Paddy will be setting off tomorrow from Puffin Lodge on Thursday 17th July, early in the morning, and running to our Enniskillen respite (Inis Ceithleann), over 120 miles in 4 days to raise awareness and funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. We took the …

Walk for Warriors – with a little help from my friends!

There’s a video! – click on the title to open this page Roberta hadn’t been feeling too well recently and wasn’t able to do as much walking for her “Walk for Warriors” challenge as she had hoped. Her great team of friends and family rallied round and completed laps of their local park finishing with a well earned tea and …

PFNI Patron, Julie Hesmondhalgh, visits our new Puffin Lodge

There’s a video! Click on title to open the page. Whilst working in Belfast Julie took time out of her busy schedule to visit our brand new Puffin Lodge II. Was she impressed? You bet she was! From the fantastic views across the bay to Rathlin Island and the Paps of Jura beyond to the superb layout, cosy bedrooms & …

PFNI AGM notice

Save the Date – PFNI Annual General Meeting We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Annual General Meeting, which will take place on Saturday, 30th August 2025 at 1:00 pm in Whitehouse Primary School, Newtownabbey. All members of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI are warmly encouraged to attend — including patients, carers, families, and supporters. Your presence and participation are …

Safety When Using Oxygen Equipment or Cylinders at Home or Elsewhere.

Do: Keep your device (concentrator or cylinders), at least 3 metres away from any appliances that use an open flame like a gas cooker, multi fuel burner, gas fire, candles,  camping cooker etc. Turn off your oxygen supply fully, when you’re not using it. Keep your device in a well-ventilated room. Make sure oxygen equipment is used in a well-ventilated …

Talk: Drug Trials Explained + Q&A – Dr N. Chaudhuri (28/1/25)

Dr Chaudhuri joined the Tuesday PFNI Support to talk about drug trials and answer questions from attendees. Watch the recording of the meeting to find out more about PF drug trials and how you be part of the research project! Before you click the link please take a note of this passcode (or copy, click link, & paste into the …

Balcas Energy certificate presentation (15/1/25)

Clare Donohoe (Trustee) met with her late husband Tommy’s colleagues at Balcas Energy, Enniskillen yesterday to present a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their generous donation of £1000 to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI in honour of Tom. Thank you to Roisin, Gary, Mark, William and Paul for making Clare so welcome and for accepting this certificate which now has pride …

Dungannon Author goes “Down Memory Lane” to raise funds for PFNI (18/1/25)

Richard Scott and his friend Ian presented us with a cheque for £1,570.00 – the proceeds from the sale of his booklet, “Down Memory Lane in Dungannon”. The booklet is full of historical information about Dungannon and is a great read! This is the 3rd time Richard has put a booklet together and he has raised over £8k for charities …

Raymond “Boots” Callaghan’s PPE plea to construction workers (17/1/25)

Raymond “Boots” Callaghan shares his experience of working in the construction industry, workplace H&S training & his concern for others in their reluctance to use the recommended PPE. Boots, as he was affectionately known, passed away on 18th December 2024 but wanted his message to be heard.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Band of …

Talk: Relaxation Taster Session with Patricia Hutchinson, NI Hospice (10/12/24)

Make yourself comfortable and join our Relaxation Taster session. Patricia will help you explore the many ways to relax your mind & body and find the technique that works best for you. There will be something to suit everyone! Yes, you may well fall asleep so set your alarm before you start! Before you click the link please take a …

2025 Calendar out now!!!

William McElroy has, once again, created a stunning calendar in aid of PFNI. Order on the PFNI website shop  Calendars cost £6 each plus £3 p+p For orders of 3 or more calendars please contact Ian  ian.pfni@gmail.com

Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure @ Enniskillen Integrated Primary School

On Tuesday 3rd Dec ’24 we were privileged to attend Enniskillen Integrated Primary School where we read ‘Pete the Puffling’s Brave Adventure’ to all year groups, approximately 500 children! A fantastic time was had and there was a special appearance from Elfie and Stitch (thank you to Jolene from The Party Bees) who handed out PFNI stickers book marks and …

“Pete & Tilly Club” launched

‘The Pete and Tilly Club’ has been set up by PFNI to offer family members support, compassion, empathy and love following the passing of a family member due to Pulmonary Fibrosis. It is envisaged that this WhatsApp group will connect and support family members who, whilst we have had different journeys, we have all, sadly, been directly impacted by the …

PFNI Sponsored Research Studentship

During the summer of 2024 PFNI sponsored two student research placements. Not only have we helped progress important research, we have also inspired a future clinician. Great work, Alexander! BALR/PF-NI Summer Studentship: Alexander Reid As a second-year medical student, I never imagined I would have the chance delve into research Yet, here I am, reflecting on an incredible summer studentship …

Talk: Managing Stress & Anxiety by Patricia Hutchinson, NI Hospice (Zoom 12/11/24)

If you missed Patricia’s talk at our Zoom support group meeting on 12th Nov 2024 you can watch it now. Make a note of this passcode; you’ll need it to access the recording: x3%Msa1m  (the number one-before-end is a ONE) Click on link to start: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/c2C4MvJ8Xz5f6mn_TytM-5Nrk0kOBQ8ME6O7LrvlI38hb2npUcO3u16Z2mTcK7LE.Vp3REuxOT09_P4Hm

Alex runs rings around the Dublin marathon!

Today our Trustees were honoured to have met with Alex and Valerie at ‘Inis Ceithleann’. Alex recently completed the Dublin Marathon, raising an incredible £2200.82 plus £447 in gift aid for PFNI, and concurrently raising awareness of pulmonary fibrosis. Alex wrote, “It (sic PF) is a hereditary condition that has affected members of my family and most recently my Granda. …

Ian goes for another half!

Ian Simpson (PFNI Trustee) isn’t known for his fondness of halves – he’s definitely more of a pint man. However, when it comes to honouring his ‘Carlsberg neighbour’, Jimmy Balmer, he’s more than happy to take the hit! Ian joined forces with his daughter, Abigail,  and Karin Balmer to run the Oxford Half on 13th October 2024 together raising £1,000 …

BRM Tractor Pull raises over £16K!

Several members of PFNI attended the Tractor Pull in Dungiven on the 31st August and were treated to a great day out. Stephen Kealey and his team at BRM services along with the Smyth family and others worked extremely hard to make the day a fantastic success and it was a pleasure to thank each of the (46) individuals on …

Freddy’s Fryer!

Earlier this month Clare Donohoe & her son, Ryan, were delighted to receive an Air Fryer from good friend, Freddy. The air fryer will be a great addition to our new respite house at Lough Erne Golf Resort, “Inis Ceithleann”. Freddy, thank you for your very generous donation; you’ve rescued our visitors from having to wash all their burnt oven …

Busting a move at Enniskillen IPS disco!

Report by Clare Donohoe, PFNI Trustee I was privileged to be invited to attend Enniskillen Integrated Primary School today, where I was presented with a cheque for £1583 by the School’s Council. This money was raised through a school disco and tuck shop. A very special thank you to all the children and to Mr O’Neill and Mrs Nolan for …

BRM Charity Tractor Pull – keepin’ ‘er lit!!

What an incredible day at the BRM Charity Tractor Pull in Dungiven! Apparently the revs from the big tractors could be felt at the Giant’s Causeway generating rumours of Finn McCool’s return! The PFNI Outreach Team were there too and it was fantastic to have the opportunity to chat with so many people from the farming community & to increase …

Talk: Dietary advice for people living with ILD & their carers (Zoom 8/10/24)

We welcomed Stephanie Allen, dietician, to our Tuesday Zoom Support Group on 8/10/24. Stephanie shared excellent advice on healthy eating, maintaining weight, appetite loss and many of the other dietary issues that go with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Make a note of this passcode before clicking the link below: iMVi0!%r   (the ‘o’ is a zero) Click here to watch the zoom …

The Breath Sensei – date change

Learn how to Breath Correctly with David Toner (Breath Sensi) Pulmonary Fibrosis NI has organised 2 x 2hr evening sessions, on ZOOM, on Sunday 27th October & Sunday 10th November 2024, 6pm until 8pm. The last time David ran this course for us he helped so many people improve their breathing. There is a lot to the course; it will help …

Tullycreevy Tommy (Lot 58) @ Richard Beattie’s, Gortin on 5 Oct, in aid of PFNI

Have you ever seen a more handsome Tup? Tullycreevy Tommy has been donated to PFNI by Richard & Kirsty Patrick and named in memory of their friend Tommy Donohoe. Charity lot: Tullycreevy Tommy lot 54 Richard wrote, “This is our first Tup shearling into the ring at the Northern Ireland Swaledale sale on October 5th at Richard Beattie’s, Gortin. He …

Country & Western Weekend @ Causeway Coast Holiday Park

Yee-haw!!! Polish your boots & dust off your stetson – it’s time to get on down to the Causeway Coast Holiday Park for a weekend of Country & Western fun in aid of PFNI! Check out the events on the link below! Come along on the day or stay for the weekend! (PFNI members discount available on accommodation) https://fb.watch/uxa0Iej6Yr/

Coffee Morning – Causeway Coast Holiday Park 21 Sept ’24

Join Us for a Coffee Morning in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI! We’re excited to invite you to a special Coffee Morning supporting Puffin Lodge and Pulmonary Fibrosis NI on Saturday, 21st September at the Gawn Inn/Beach Bistro from 11:30am-3:00pm. Whether you’re an owner, guest, or local, we’d love for you to come along, enjoy a cuppa, and support this …

Hadi’s Charity Bike Ride – SWAH to Wicklow

On 2nd August this fantastic group of cyclists from SWAH Emergency Department set off from South West Area Hospital, Enniskillen & completed a 2-day plus cycle to Wicklow Head Lighthouse in aid of PFNI & SWELL Fermanagh. Our very own Clare Donohoe cheered  them off as they pedalled away. A big thank you to the dedicated, and no doubt sore, …

‘Inis Cethleann Retreat’ key hand-over!

Friday 26th July was a monumental day for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. Following a tremendous effort by everyone involved with our wonderful charity we received the keys to our new retreat in the beautiful Lough Erne Golf Resort Village. Our new property, now known as “Inis Cethleann Retreat”, will provide respite for pulmonary fibrosis sufferers and their carers for many years …

Daniel swims the Channel for his Granny & PFNI

Congratulations Daniel – you’re an inspiration to so many! Read all about it in this Belfast Telegraph report! https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/newry-teenager-becomes-youngest-person-to-swim-the-north-channel/a1754261563.html photo: Belfast Telegraph  

WALK FOR WARRIORS

Join the Pulmonary Fibrosis Northern Ireland charity group for an exciting virtual walk from Ballycastle to Enniskillen, covering 123 miles. Taking place from 1st June to 30th September, this event allows participants to complete the distance in their own way, whether by walking, running, or even cycling. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying the …

Karin Balmer and friends complete Oxford Half Marathon

Karin Balmer and her friends completed the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, October 16th to raise funds for a pulmonary fibrosis support group. Through their hard work and dedication, they were able to secure a large sum in donations. Karin has been training for the past six months and ran the entire 13.1 miles without stopping. This is an incredible …

Jimmy Balmer Memorial Squash Tournament

The squash tournament in memory of Jimmy Balmer took place on Saturday 8th October in Ballyearl followed by a quiz night: Yesterday, my dad Jimmy’s best friend Malachy Robinson had organised a squash tournament and pub quiz in memory of my Dad, with all money raised going towards the Support Group. My dad had a successful career in squash as …

Veterans Cruise for Clare Donohoe

Clare Donohoe, an Ambassador for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, was honoured to have been invited along today to a Veterans Cruise on the Lady of the Lake on Lough Erne hosted by Jennifer and Martin Ansfield. Mrs Donohoe said “It was an absolute privilege and pleasure to be part of today’s event and to meet so many inspiring people. The day …

Shauna and Lucia Lynch Car Boot Sales

Shauna and Lucia Lynch have been one of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity’s (PFNI) most dedicated fundraisers in 2022. The girls have raised an incredible amount of money for PFNI through several car boot sales and raffles throughout September, with all proceeds going to the charity to help others living with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Shauna and Lucia have been a huge support …

Hannah Noonan Campaign – #HaveALaughForPF

Hannah Noonan is set to tell a joke every day this month on social media in memory of her Co Antrim grandfather and raise funds for the Northern Trust Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group. She has been contacting famous figures from all over Ireland with requests that they send jokes so she can share them online during their summer holiday break …

Donna Cooney Castlewellan Event

Donna Cooney organised a charity fundraiser in Castlewellan with entertainment to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. There was a great atmosphere within the room as people entered, all eager to support such a great cause. The whole evening was a huge success and we are so grateful to Donna and everyone who attended and supported us. A special …

Gerry and Margo Fitzgerald held a coffee morning !

Gerry and Margo Fitzgerald held a coffee morning at their home to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. The event was well-attended by family and friends, and a great sum of money was raised for the charity. Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity that provides support and information to those affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition. The Fitzgeralds …

Sandra Fitzpatrick Coffee Morning

Sandra Fitzpatrick held a coffee morning in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, raising an incredible amount for one event. The charity Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is very close to Sandra’s heart. The coffee morning was a great success with family and friends coming together to support such a worthy cause. There was an amazing atmosphere and it was great to see …

Roisin McBride and family walk up Slieve Gallion

Roisin McBride and her family walked up Slieve Gallion in memory of her late father, Alexander McBride. The group raised funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that works to support those affected by the disease. Alexander McBride passed away from pulmonary fibrosis recently and his daughter wanted to honor his memory while also helping to raise awareness of the …

Jim Bradley 70th birthday party donation!

Jim Bradley recently celebrated his 70th birthday, and instead of gifts, he asked for donations to be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity. Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that causes scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Mr. Bradley has been raising awareness and funds for research. On 21st September, he presented a cheque  to representatives from …

Coffee morning at Puffin Lodge

Puffin Lodge is hosting a coffee morning on 22 September to celebrate its opening. The event will raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that provides support and information to people with the condition. Puffin Lodge is a facility that offers patients and carers a safe and comfortable environment for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.  We are delighted to be able to …

Edel Packaging host a coffee morning

On 23rd September 2022, Edel Packaging will be hosting a coffee morning to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI. As a company, we are passionate about giving back to the local community and Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity that is very close to our hearts. Pulmonary fibrosis is a devastating lung condition that affects thousands of people in Northern …

Jacqueline Hannah, her daughter and niece walk Port to Port to raise funds

Jacqueline Hannah and her daughter and Niece walked Port to Port recently to raise much needed funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity offers support to families living with Pulmonary Fibrosis in Northern Ireland. The charity provides financial assistance to families for specialist equipment, funds Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes and raises awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis through …

Ian Simpson runs the Great North Run Half Marathon

Ian Simpson will be taking on the challenge of the great North Run half marathon on September 11th to help raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that supports those affected by the disease. Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition that leads to progressive lung damage and can have a devastating impact on patients and their families. The Pulmonary Fibrosis …

Roisin McBride and her family climb Slieve Gullion

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity very close to Roisin McBride’s heart. In August 2022, Roisin and her family will be taking on the challenge of climbing Slieve Gullion to raise funds in memory of her daddy, who sadly passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis. This will be a tough challenge but one that they are fully committed to, in order …

Puffin Lodge starts to become a reality

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is delighted to announce that building work on Puffin Lodge, a respite and wellbeing centre for those affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis, will begin on 8th August 2022. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a debilitating and often terminal lung disease for which there is currently no cure. The disease causes the lungs to slowly fill with scar tissue, making it …

Hannah Noonan – #HaveALaughForPF campaign

Hannah Noonan is on a mission to get as many people as possible involved in her #HaveALaughForPF campaign, in memory of her granddad, Tony Devlin. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity is very close to Hannah’s heart, and she wants to do everything she can to raise awareness and funds for the charity. To date, Hannah has written to numerous politicians, …

Ian Simpson Summer Raffle

On the 7th of August, 2022, Ian Simpson organised a raffle in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. The Charity works to support people with Pulmonary Fibrosis and their families in Northern Ireland. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a lung condition that can lead to shortness of breath, fatigue and a decline in lung function. Simpson’s raffle was able to raise much …

Donna Cooney Fundraising Night

Donna Cooney organised a fundraising night in Castlewellan on 27th July 2022 in aid of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by the condition and raising awareness of the symptoms. The event was a huge success, with a large sum of money raised on the night. The money will go towards Pulmonary Fibrosis NI’s work in …

Donna Cooney Quiz Night

Donna Cooney organised a quiz night on the 22nd of July in order to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity which is close to her heart. Donna did an amazing job in organizing the event and managed to raise a lot of money for the charity. The Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity provide support and information for people affected …

Tom and Una McMillan feature in APF!

Tom and Una McMillan were recently featured in the APF periodical, Pulmonary Fibrosis News. The article highlighted the couple’s work with Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that raises awareness of the lung condition and provides support for those affected by it. The McMillans have been involved with the charity since its inception , and their work was instrumental in getting …

Ian Simpson Jubilee Party

Ian Simpson organised a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. The event was held in honor of Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity that provides support for people with the disease and their families. Over the course of the day, Pulmonary Fibrosis NI raised monies through donations. The party was a great success, and everyone who attended had a wonderful …

Donna Cooney makes jewellery to sell and raise funds!

Donna Cooney took part in a Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity event on the 5th of June 2022. She created and sold jewellery to help raise funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis NI Charity. Donna has been working hard to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces that will be sure to impress. All of the proceeds from her sales will go directly to the …

Flo Hegarty presents Una with a cheque

On the 24th May 2022, Flo Hegarty presented a cheque to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI charity, raising an amazing amount of money. The money raised will go on to help many people who suffer from Pulmonary Fibrosis, and their families. We are extremely grateful to Flo for her kind donation, and we know that it will make a massive difference to …

Paula Magee 50th Birthday Fundriaser

Paula Magee decided to celebrate her 50th birthday on the 23rd May 2022 by giving back to Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity close to her heart. She organised a fundraiser with family and friends, and the response was overwhelming. The event was a great success, raising monies for the charity. Paula is delighted that she was able to use her …

Nurses walk 8 mile to raise funds on the 1st May 2022

Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) is a little known condition that causes progressive and irreversible damage to the lung tissue, making it difficult to breathe. It currently has no cure. On May 1st 2022, a team of nurses walked 8 miles to raise funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by the condition and funding research into …

Ann Murray organised a book sale for the month of May 2022

Pulmonary Fibrosis NI is a charity set up to help those affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis in Northern Ireland. The book sale is just one of the many ways in which they raise money to keep the charity running. Ann Murray, who organised the book sale, said  “I wanted to do something to raise awareness of the condition and also to …

Lorraine Telfair fundraiser in Carrickfergus

Pulmonary Fibrosis is an debilitating and terminal illness which causes irreversible damage to the lungs. There is currently no cure and it sadly claimed the life of Lorraine Telfair’s father. In memory of her father, Lorraine organised a Pulmonary Fibrosis fundraising event in Carrickfergus on the 27th March. The aim of the event was to support Pulmonary Fibrosis NI, a …

Lap the Lough Fundraising Event on 28th of August

Lap the lough is an annual cycle event around Lough Neagh, the largest lake in Ireland and Britain. The rout travels 144km/89 miles anti-clockwise around Lough Neagh with stops approximately every 20 miles. More information on: http://www.lapthelough.org.  SET UP A PAGE Go to Virgin Money Giving, they’re a not-for-profit (more of your money goes directly to your charity) and follow the simple instructions. …