Organiser of the Cancer Support Network Foundation (CSNF), Mrs Ramatu Sumani, is calling on the public to partake in the Cancer Survivors Walk scheduled for Saturday June 8. The walk is set to commence at 6:30 am from the Accra Girls Senior High School and will end at El-Wak Sports Stadium. Hundreds of cancer survivors are expected to join this significant event, the first in a series of programmes outlined for June, which has been designated as Cancer Awareness Month worldwide.
The walk is expected to draw a diverse crowd, including cancer survivors, their families, medical professionals, and supporters from all walks of life. Participants will don T-shirts, symbolising cancer awareness, as they march through the streets of Accra. Along the route, there will be placards and banners displaying informative messages about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options available in Ghana.
According to Mrs Sumani, the CSNF finds it imperative to celebrate this month in Ghana, where cancer awareness activities in June are notably sparse compared to countries like the USA. She believes that this walk would help dispel misconceptions surrounding cancer survivorship in Ghana and provide hope to patients battling the disease. “We need to come together to support our cancer survivors and educate the public about cancer prevention and treatment,” she urged.
Mrs Sumani is hopeful that the walk will galvanise public interest and support for cancer awareness initiatives in t.
