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Auckland, July 29, 2017
Cancer is the deadliest disease that can enter people of all ages, both men and women, boys and girls and that ever after cure, people carry the risk of its relapse.
These were among the issues discussed at a Fundraising Breakfast organised by National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi and Khan & Associates Limited Partner and Notary Public Farah Khan at the Tower Grill Restaurant, Manukau, Auckland on Saturday, July 22, 2017.
Corrections Minister Louise Upston, who was the Chief Guest, narrated her personal experience involving her mother, who was affected by Cancer.
Need for education
Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand National Educator Debra Leutenegger
outlined the need to educate people on the deadly diseases and the significance of regular medical check-up.
“The Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand is the country’s foremost breast cancer education and awareness organisation. It is a non-government funded charitable trust promoting awareness of breast cancer, providing information and education to the public and health professionals, and raising funds to support breast cancer-related initiatives. These include funding breast cancer research, medical equipment, medical grants and scholarships, community education and a breast cancer patient register and tissue bank. Support programmes include free counselling for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, physio rehabilitation following treatment and the establishment of a clinical trials database,” she said.
Five aspects
The ‘Morning Tea’ session highlighted five major aspects of breast cancer. They included the following: It is not just a grandma’s disease and your deodorant doesn’t cause it; Early detection is not a cure; it is not always a lump; Breast Cancer is not just one disease; Men can get breast cancer too. It is also important for women to report to their General Practitioner any changes from the age of 20 years. The government provides free annual mammograms for women with no symptoms aged between 45 and 69 years.
Pink Ribbon Event
The Pink Ribbon event was aimed at raising funds, awareness, allowing women to discuss freely their concerns and experiences, encourage women of Indian origin to participate in the Pink Ribbon Breakfast in which more than 90,000 New Zealanders and conduct such programmes that also promote Indian culture and identity.
The event featured an auction at which painting by children aged between five and seven years were sold. Other items included a shawl, jewellery and homeware.
“Our target was to raise $1000 but we were able to mobilise $3630.00. I am touched by the overwhelming support of our Indian Community. The Restaurant provided the venue and food free of charge and hence we were able to donate the entire proceedings to Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand,” Ms Khan said.
National efforts
There have thus far been 3276 Pink Ribbon breakfast event held throughout New Zealand this year were held around the country this year raising more than $1.03 million.
Ms Khan is keen to host similar events to support other charitable organisations and raising community awareness. For more information, please visit www.farah.net.nz and her Facebook Page FARAH
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