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Daily Express
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Express
Over 800 take part in breast cancer awareness walk
Published on: Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 06, 2025 Text Size: Kota Kinabalu: Over 800 participants took part in the 13th Mother's Day Walk Abreast 2025 organised by Kinabalu Pink Ribbon, aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and supporting patients and survivors across Sabah. The annual event, themed 'Walk for Life, Walk for Hope,' was also attended by the wife of the Sabah Chief Minister and President of MUTIARA-GRS, Datin Seri Juliah Salag, who joined the 10-kilometre walk in solidarity with cancer fighters. Organising Chairperson Jacqueline John said the program was more than a recreational activity—it symbolised support and strength for all women affected by the disease. 'Our main objective is to convey the message that patients and survivors are not alone in their fight. They have a community that supports and understands the challenges they face,' she said when met by the media after the flag-off ceremony at Taman Awam Teluk Likas on Sunday. According to Jacqueline, Kinabalu Pink Ribbon consistently conducts awareness programs throughout Sabah, including in Tawau, Keningau, and Tuaran, in collaboration with medical experts from Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Universiti Malaysia Sabah Hospital (UMS). She also announced that a charity dinner event, Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon Charity Dance Dinner, will be held on June 7 at the Putra Ballroom to raise RM12,000 for the purchase of a Lymphedema machine. 'This machine is crucial in helping survivors who suffer from arm swelling due to lymph node removal. Currently, there is no such machine in Sabah, and we hope to make this purchase a reality,' she said. Jacqueline added that Kinabalu Pink Ribbon now has over 500 members, the majority of whom are breast cancer patients and survivors. She also urged women to undergo regular health screenings, noting that breast cancer remains the leading cause of death among women in Malaysia, with statistics showing that 1 in 19 women is at risk. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
04-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Over 800 take part in Mother's Day Walk Abreast
Juliah (center) holding an inspirational poster in support of the program, alongside Jannie (fourth from right) and MUTIARA-GRS members.–Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (May 4): Over 800 participants joined the 13th Mother's Day Walk Abreast 2025 program organized by Kinabalu Pink Ribbon in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and support patients and survivors in Sabah. The annual event, themed 'Walk for Life, Walk for Hope,' was also attended by the wife of the Sabah Chief Minister and chairperson of MUTIARA-GRS, Datin Seri Juliah Salag, who participated in the 10-kilometer walk as a show of solidarity with cancer fighters. Organizing vhairperson Jacqueline John said the program was not just a recreational event but a symbol of support and strength for all women affected by the disease. 'Our main objective is to convey the message that patients and survivors are not alone in their fight. They have a community that constantly supports and understands the challenges they face,' she said when met by the media after the participant send-off ceremony at Teluk Likas Public Park on Sunday. According to Jacqueline, Kinabalu Pink Ribbon has consistently conducted awareness programs across Sabah, including in Tawau, Keningau and Tuaran, in collaboration with medical specialists from Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Hospital. She also announced that the Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon Charity Dance Dinner, will be held on June 7 at Putra Ballroom to raise funds for the purchase of a RM12,000 Lymphedema machine. 'This machine is crucial in helping survivors who experience arm swelling due to lymph node removal. Currently, there is no such machine in Sabah, and we hope to make this purchase a reality,' she explained. She added that Kinabalu Pink Ribbon now has over 500 members, most of whom are breast cancer patients and survivors. Jacqueline also urged women to undergo regular health check-ups, as breast cancer remains the leading killer of women in the country, with statistics showing that one in 19 women are at risk of developing the disease. Also present were KPD (Koperasi Pembangunan Desa) chairperson and Kepayan assemblywoman Jannie Lasimbang; Kinabalu Pink Ribbon president, Christy Fe Salazar; and members of MUTIARA-GRS.
