THE GOAN NETWORK
Panaji
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2022, cricketer and cancer survivor Yuvraj Singh’s YouWeCan Foundation in partnership with SBI Foundation and Government of Goa is organizing a series of events in Goa to create awareness about the need for early detection and regular screening for breast cancer.
The YouWeCan Foundation has been working with the Goa government since October 2021 on a project called ‘Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa’ that aims to screen 1 lakh women in the State for breast cancer over a period of two years, thereby ensuring that 50% of the age eligible female population in the state is screened. The Foundation’s initiatives on International Women’s Day will aim to increase awareness about ‘Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa’ project so that women across Goa can benefit from this programme.
Sharing her thoughts on the upcoming events in Goa, YouWeCan Foundation’s Chairperson, Shabnam Singh said, “These initiatives are aimed at strengthening our message that early detection of cancer saves lives. Through these camps, we would like to give a comfortable environment to women across Goa where they can openly discuss issues related to breast cancer.”
On March 8, breast cancer screening camps will be held at six locations “Directorate of Higher Secondary in Porvorim, Government College of Science and Commerce in Quepem, PES College of Education in Ponda, New English High School in Pernem, Vedanta in Marcel and NCD Camp at CHC Canacona. The camps will be held from 10am to 2pm and screening will be free of cost for all.
On March 9, a free mega breast cancer screening camp will also be organized at the Asilo Hospital, North Goa District Hospital in Mapusa from 9 am to 5pm.
Apart from the camps, a bike rally is also being organized on March 12 with the objective of spreading awareness about breast cancer detection. Over 100 bikers from across Goa and nearby states will participate in the ‘Ride for Cancer’ rally which will start from the South Goa District Hospital in Margao and cover a total distance of about 25 kms via PHC Cansaulim, Colva Church and finally back to South Goa District Hospital.
At PHC Cansaulim, a breast cancer awareness talk will be conducted.
