A total of 20,000 people took to the streets of
Johannesburg this past weekend for the Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon. Women in Action joined them yet again, for
the fourth year in a row, to show their support for everyone whose life has
been touched by cancer.
This annual
event promotes the message that early detection saves lives and spreads awareness
of breast cancer as well as other forms of cancer. People of all ages dressed up in every shade
of pink to walk either 5 km or 8 km in support of their chosen charities.
WiA volunteers made the most of the change of
scenery. Throughout the week they visit cancer
patients and their families at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital’s oncology ward in
Johannesburg. One of the many
initiatives they promote is the “Look Good Feel Better” programme which aims to help women with cancer. Workshops in makeup and skin care are offered
to help patients feel better. There are
programmes for men, women and teenagers and these are all held on the premises
of the Johannesburg Hospital on set days every month.
WiA will be holding a cancer support group meeting on Tuesday,
5th November at 1pm at 20
Claim Street, corner Noord Street.
Another meeting will be held on November 15th at 1pm at the
Cenacle of the Holy Spirit in Soweto.
WiA looks forward to seeing you there.
Being different and making a difference is what Women
in Action is all about.
by Donna Owumbiko,
National Coordinator Cancer Project
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