Lagan Cement and Action Cancer: delivering awareness one metre at a time

Darren McMillan (Lagan Cement Products) and Gareth Kirk (Action Cancer), pictured with two striking ready mixed concrete trucks carrying special pink and blue liveries. The trucks will travel thousands of miles across Northern Ireland delivering concrete to commercial, residential and retail sites and will be a colourful addition to the Lagan Fleet.

With one blue and one pink lorry, the hope is that both men and women will see the trucks and spend a moment or two reflecting on their own personal health.

As well as increasing awareness of issues relating to cancer, Lagan will cement its relationship with Action Cancer by pledging all its fundraising efforts to raise additional financial support for the Charity. Darren McMillan from Lagan Cement Products explained, “As a business, we are committed to producing quality products, minimising environmental impact, being a good neighbour and focussing strongly on teamwork and our company values of Passion, Excellence, Relationships and Fun. It is these core values that will inspire the company and its staff to help a make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.”

Action Cancer is particularly keen on increasing awareness of cancer and a number of wider health issues amongst men. Gareth Kirk Action Cancer’s Chief Executive explained, “Research shows that men ignore health symptoms they are experiencing for up to two years before going to a GP. At Action cancer, we want to encourage men to take their health seriously and focus on making small changes to their lifestyle that throughtime can make a big difference. “

Lagan Cement products will host a range of fundraising events for Action Cancer over the next 12 months through employee and customer-focused events.