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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016

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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Miss Barrow, the Special Envoy for Women and Children, has a video out about breast cancer.  Spread the word, and walk in a cancer walk if you can.

 

"National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to make a difference by raising awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer.  Become involved by spreading the word about mammograms and self breast examinations for early detection and easier treatment."

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Be her Breath Video Release

Melonie Gillett released the video for 'Be Her Breath' in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  It's a touching video, shot around Belize, and it features cancer survivors, and their familes.  They have some good signs, including, 'Live, Love, Laugh,' and 'Cancer Sucks.'  Kim Simplis-Barrow has positive messages throughout the video. 

 

In related news, there will be a cancer walk this Saturday starting at Esperanza, and ending at the Cayo Welcome Center.

 

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UB Breast Cancer Awareness Day

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The University of Belize had their Breast Cancer Awareness day on Wednesday.  Paint Belize Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Happy October!  It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the numerous Cancer Societies around Belize are celebrating with everything from fundraisers to walks. If you can, wear a pink ribbon, and burn a pink candle for those that have survived, and those that will survive.  Never, never, never give up!

 

Kim Simplis-Barrow, the Special Envoy for Women and Children, and breast cancer survivor has started the 'Paint Belize Pink' movement, and has a special message on the subject.  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=542309265856856

 

"Support your local Cancer Society and help save the lives of women like these who have fought and survived breast cancer!"

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Belize Cancer Society Visits SHJC

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The San Ignacio branch of the Belize Cancer Society paid a visit to Sacred Heart Junior College to educate them about cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

 

SHJC will be a big participator in the Cancer Walk that will start in Esperanza at 5:00am this Saturday.

 

"Thank you to Dr. Marvin Manzanero for taking time out to join us in educating the students of Sacred Heart Junior College (SHJC) about cervical cancer, prostate cancer and healthy sexual practices.  It was indeed a very informative and pleasant afternoon spent in the company of young adults.  At the end of the session the president of SHJC student council presented our branch with a cash donation from a fund raiser they had conducted on our behalf.  Thank You SHJC for your support towards the Belize Cancer Society - San Ignacio Branch."

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BCS San Ignacio Branch

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The Belize Cancer Society has a San Ignacio Branch that's been opened since March, 2013.  It's located at the BFLA office on Church street.  Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, they are having their 'Paint Belize Pink' campaign to increase awareness.  They are also having a Cancer Walk from Esperanza to San Ignacio on the morning of the 26th.

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Cancer Walk T-shirts

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It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the San Ignacio Branch of the Belize Cancer Society is raising funds by selling t-shirts.  The shirts are only $20, and they go to a great cause.  You can get them at the BFLA office infront of Sacred Heart Church.  They are having a Cancer Walk on October 26th that will start in Esperanza, and end in Cayo.  Join the Paint Belize Pink campaign.

 

"$20.00 per T- Shirt. Available for men in white, grey, blue and yellow.  Available for women in purple, blue, pink and yellow.  All of the colors have the same back and front logos.  Order yours now, limited supply."

 

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UB Goes Pink

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The University of Belize celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month by going pink.  They had Kim Simplis-Barrow, a cancer survivor, stop by to give a speech.  They had a huge turnout, and quite a few people wearing pink.  There was even some pink hair.  SHJC does their Pink Day this Wednesday.

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