Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
In January, the Cancer Society observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, stressing the importance of regular screening for the early detection of Cervical Cancer and advocating for greater access to HPV vaccines, which help to prevent Cervical Cancer.
Cervical Cancer, a tumor that develops in the walls of the cervix, is almost always caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which spreads through sexual activity, including anal, oral, and vaginal sex.
Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among Bahamian women, behind Breast Cancer.
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While a new year means new goals and travel destinations, it also means new looks for your wardrobe.
From retro dresses and skirts to jazzy pants and shirts, the Thrift Store has newly arrived garments that suit your personal style, but if you want unique accessories, you’ll surely find them, too!
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All proceeds benefit the Cancer Caring Centre, a home away from home for Family Islanders undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.
The Cancer Society’s 22nd Annual Cancer Ball, held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, was a successful evening of glamour and hope, drawing numerous guests who joined together to raise funds for our Cancer Caring Centre – a home away from home for Family Islanders undergoing cancer treatment in Nassau.
With much gratitude and appreciation, the Cancer Society and the Ball Committee would like to thank the event’s partners, sponsors, guests, and volunteers for their support as we brought “the Essence of Africa” to the Imperial Ballroom of Atlantis in grand style.
If you missed the Ball but would still like to make a donation towards the Expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre, you can do so in person, on our website, or through bank-to-bank transfer.
Bank Transfer Information
Cancer Society of The Bahamas
CIBC Caribbean International Bank
Shirley Street
Chequing Account #: 52200112
Branch Transit #: 24667-010 or #09706
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Special thanks to Mr. Brathwaite, Senior VP & COO of Commonwealth Bank, and Dr. Gemma Rolle, proud winners of the beautiful paintings by artists Jamaal Rolle and Stefan Davis.
The Celebrity Artist, Jamaal Rolle (center) and Commonwealth Bank Employees: (left to right) N. Lavado Butler, Kendra Culmer, Nadia Bain, Kayla Darville, Juliette Fraser, Branson Gibson, Gloria Brathwaite, Sean Brathwaite (Sr. VP & COO of Commonwealth Bank), Rochelle Wilkinson (President of the Cancer Society), Tanya Pinder-Carey and Randeika Cartwright
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.
