Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day that honours generosity, kindness and the spirit of giving. Observed on the Tuesday following the major shopping events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday marks the official start of the charitable season, when many people choose to support the causes they care about. At CancerAware, we have always embraced this special day. Each year, we pause to reflect on the support, encouragement, and partnership we receive from our com

Breast cancer doesn’t happen only in October, it happens every single day. That is why at CancerAware, our mission goes far beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are committed to educating, supporting and empowering women all year long. Even though #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth has ended, the work continues because awareness saves lives. Below are 3 key steps every woman (and man) should keep in mind to stay informed, proactive and health-aware. 1. REGULAR HEALTH CHECKS ✅ La

A Reflection on the Past Decade As I reflect on the past decade, the first thing that comes to mind is gratitude. Gratitude to Our Beneficiaries Gratitude for our beneficiaries, the incredible women who have allowed us to walk beside them through their cancer journey and whose courage continues to inspire us at CancerAware. You are the heart of this mission. Your courage, resilience and unwavering spirit in the face of life’s toughest battles remind us why we do this work. Gr

As we mark 10 years of CancerAware, we look back with gratitude at how far we have come. From our first #WeWearPink  Breast Cancer Campaign in 2015 to reaching millions with our message, the last decade has been one of advocacy, action and impact. Below is a snapshot of our journey so far, told through the numbers that reflect lives touched, communities impacted and change created. Our Impact in Numbers 20,000: Women benefited from our free cancer prevention and early detecti

"Early detection saved my life.” A powerful truth shared by all our survivors including Esther, Motunrayo and Angela, three incredible women whose treatment we supported and who are thriving today. Every story of survival is a story of hole. As we round up Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate their courage, resilience and the reminder that early detection truly saves lives. WATCH VIDEO #CancerAwareAt10Voices #CancerAware #ADecadeOfImpact #31DaysOfPINK #StoriesOfStreng

In every woman we reach, there is a world of difference made; a life touched, a family strengthened, a community inspired. At CancerAware, we have seen firsthand how one woman’s empowerment can ignite a ripple effect that transforms entire communities. When a woman gains access to the right information, screening and care, she not only safeguards her own health but becomes an advocate for others, friends, sisters, mothers and daughters. Over the past 10 years, this ripple ha

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection truly saves lives. Being aware of the changes in your body, performing regular breast self-checks and scheduling annual screenings are simple but powerful steps that can make all the difference. Finding breast cancer early means treatment is easier, recovery outcomes are better and survival rates are significantly higher. At CancerAware, we believe that awareness and early action are among the greatest gifts you can give yoursel

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Together we can create a cervical cancer free future. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth WATCH VIDEO Video Credits: World Health Organisation

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