Nollywood actress Annie Idibia led a host of others like Madu Moc, Peace Emezue, Kiki Omeili, Debbie Collins, other celebrities, three (3) breast cancer survivors and one breast cancer patient to create awareness on breast cancer via Pink October Walk, Race & Cycle against Cancer ain Lagos.
The walk started from Radio Lagos/LTv compound, Agindingbi through Allen roundabout to Opebi roundabout and back to Radio Lagos in Agindingbi, Ikeja,
After the walk, the following activities kicked off: Dance Against Cancer (DAC), Karate Against Cancer (KAC), One Million Signatures against Breast Cancer, Meet the Cancer Survivors, Presentations on Cancer by Dr. Chummie of Lakeshore Cancer Centre, Free Prostate Cancer Screenings, Free Ultrasound, Free Breast Self Awareness Materials, and fundraising for Oyayi- a breast cancer patient.
Over 300 women and men received free breast and prostate cancer screenings.
Speaking at the event,Annie Idibia said....
"Breast cancer awareness is such an important cause, cancer can affect anyone and hence, we all have a role to play in increasing awareness, and encouraging women do breast self exam and screenings; as I do same. I will continue to support this cause"
"No Woman should fight Breast Cancer alone, hence, I lend my support to all women battling with Breast cancer"
Pink October Walk, Race & Cycle against Cancer was supported by Jumia Nigeria, Dana Air, Radio Lagos, Eko Fm and BellaNaija. Powered by Project PINK BLUE.
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