PINK Pearl Foundation recently held its  ‘Pink Kitchen’event at the 911 Field, NPA Road, Warri, Delta State, as part of events to mark the 25th world breast Cancer awareness month.

The Pink Kitchen had various dignitaries and celebrities serve  food and the attraction and buzz created by these celebrities gave the organsers of the event an opportunity to talk about the dangers of breast cancer, its symptoms and ways of preventing it. There was also free screening and consultation for participants.

On the first day, the state Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and his wife were on hand with other celebrities including renowned actor and Commissioner for culture and tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, MTV Award winning singer, Mocheddah and her producer Rogba Aromokun, to thrill the crowd.

A participant, Mrs Joy Eruemena, said the programme taught her on the need for service. “I am encouraged by that to go out and serve other people by educating them about breast cancer and its prevention”.

The event’s Medical Director, Dr. Ufoma Okotete who took the women on the ways to prevent/check for symptoms of breast cancer said; ‘With the high incidence of breast cancer in Nigeria and the world at large, there is need for a voice to cry out for people, both men and women need to be aware of this killer scourge and also informing them that early detection is the only tool/key to fighting breast cancer and educating them on Breast Self-Examination.

Over 300 women were screened and 44 women and a man were found to have lumps and other breast abnormalities. They were advised accordingly and were booked for follow up. A  lady diagnosed with breast cancer was assisted with funds to enable her receive chemotherapy and surgical treatment.