On October 26, 2024, The Pink Health Foundation, in collaboration with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo (HLWNS), organized a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Awka, Anambra State, to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The theme of this year’s walk was ‘No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone.’
This initiative sought beyond awareness creation by providing direct support, love, and encouragement to breast cancer patients.
The event commenced with a visit to the Oncology ward of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka. The delegation was led by Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, Founder of HLWNS; The Chief Medical Director of COOUTH, Dr. Akabuike; and The Founder of the Pink Health Foundation, Dr. Mrs. Umeh Ifeoma.
Other dignitaries and medical professionals were also in attendance. During the visit, the team engaged with breast cancer survivors and patients undergoing treatment at various stages, distributing thoughtfully curated gift baskets provided by our generous donors. The patients expressed their gratitude for the care and support, which reinforced the significance of the outreach.
Following the hospital visit, the awareness walk continued, bringing together a diverse group of participants, including medical students, lecturers, non-academic staff, community volunteers, and passers-by. The walk covered the vicinity of Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, with participants disseminating critical information about breast cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
The event concluded at the Alex Ekwueme Square, where participants engaged in an interactive session featuring lectures by key healthcare leaders. Speakers included the Head of the Medical Association, The Founder of Pink Health Foundation, Dr. Ifeoma Umeh; and The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Okeke. The discussions were focused on raising awareness, addressing myths about breast cancer, and promoting early screening and treatment.
This initiative not only created widespread awareness but also demonstrated tangible support for breast cancer patients, emphasizing community solidarity. The event captured numerous moments of connection and hope, underscoring the importance of collective efforts in combating breast cancer.
We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our donors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners, whose contributions made this event a remarkable success.
Below are some of the beautiful moments captured during the event...
Awesome 👌
The awareness walk was worth it. I was impressed by the turnout on that day. Thank God for the contributors and organisers of the program.
The awareness was so beautiful. Every session was so good. I’m privilege to be part of this great movement. Thank you so much ma Pharm Ifeoma Umeh for hosting such a wonderful awareness program.
No one should face breast cancer alone🔥🔥💪
Thank you ma for this impactful breast cancer awareness run ❤️🩹
Well done team🎉
Kudos to the organizers
Let the world know about Breast Cancer!🩷🤗
Awesome!
Early detection is one of the sure way to survive breast cancer. Get screened today!
Don’t forget healthy living!
Thanks for sharing