All Cancer Awareness Month
In May 1990, the Rt. Hon. Sir Lynden Oscar Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, proclaimed May as All Cancer Awareness Month, marking a significant turning point for the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and our mission.
Since then, in May of every year, the Cancer Society of The Bahamas highlights the various types of cancers, from anal cancer to vulvar cancer, and brings awareness to the urgent need for regular screening and education to prevent cancer and detect it in its early, most treatable stages.
Despite advancements in screening and treatment, many types of cancers continue to be widespread in The Bahamas, with the most prevalent being breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer, respectively.
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Now that spring is here, are you looking to celebrate Easter in style and revamp your wardrobe with vibrant clothes, shoes, and accessories?
If so, visit the Thrift Store, where you can get LOW PRICES as part of our month-long Easter Sale!
The best part? The proceeds will go towards the Cancer Caring Centre, a ‘home away from home’ for Family Islanders and international guests undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.
Days: Monday-Wednesday-Friday
Time: 9am–2pm
Location #5 East Terrace, Centreville (about 2 doors south of ZNS)
The event, which was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, was a tremendous success, attracting more than 500 registered participants who helped us in spreading the word that there is Life, Hope, Love, Caring and Unity after being diagnosed with cancer.
The Cancer Society of The Bahamas would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our partners, Oaktree Medical Center, who has been with us for the past three (3) years, and RBC Royal Bank, who came on board this year. We also extend our appreciation to all of the sponsors and donors, whose generous contributions and ongoing support have enabled us to provide much-needed assistance to those living with cancer.
A great big thank you to the vendors, and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention the co-chairs and volunteers, who passionately dedicated their time, effort and talent to supporting our cause.
The Cancer Society’s new Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts will be available in late September, but you can now pre-order 10 or more shirts!
If you want to pre-order, call the Cancer Society Headquarters at (242) 323-4482 or (242) 325-2483 or email [email protected]
Shirt Costs and Sizes
$20 – Youth Small to Large
$25 – Small to XL
$30 – 2XL and Larger
Congratulations you all for a job well done on the first ever Virtual Ball. The event was a mammoth task to execute, but the results were phenomenal.
Who would have thought a virtual ball would have reached so many sponsors that unselfishly supported the mission and vision of the Cancer Society of The Bahamas financially during this critical time of the Corona Virus pandemic.
Thank you Lovern Wildgoose and Nicole Leary-Imhoff, as well as your Committee, as you all have proven that your time and talents are priceless. This year’s event has set the standard and provided a blueprint for next year’s event to be even bigger and better.
Of course we could never repay you for all that you do for the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, but if the world becomes a better place tomorrow, it will happen because of volunteers like you.
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Dr. Williamson Chea, National President, The Cancer Society of the Bahamas, along with Mrs. Susan Roberts, Founding President (1976); Dr Christine Chin, Coordinator, Cancer Society’s HALT Healthy Lifestyles Program and Board Member Mr. Wendell Barry, travelled to Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, 27th July 2019; and, in a public meeting, held at St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall, Certified the Harbour Island Branch and Installed the Officers.
Also in attendance: The First Family Island Branch (1985) The Eleuthera Branch President Sherrin Cooper, Treasurer Sue Culmer, Past President Jackie Gibson and One Eleuthera President Sean Ingraham.
This is the 13th Family Island Branch. These Branches are responsible for: Cancer Care, Cancer Education, coordinating annual mammogram screening, arranging cancer patients accommodation at the Cancer Caring Centre and otherwise assistance.
The Harbour Island Branch Officers are: President Elouise Saunders-Knowles; Vice President Elaine Aranha; Secretary Cassandra Moss; Treasurer Minnette Kelly; Public Relations Nora Albury and Harvey Roberts; Chaplin Michael Higgs.
