On the 30^th of October 2020, Masakhaneni Projects Trust and Ukuthula Trust joined hands with the rest of the world in promoting breast cancer awareness through a 12 km meter walk along Matobos road. The walk was necessitated by recognizing the value of having access to information and ultimately knowledge about the disease. October month is usually marked across the world as a breast cancer month to help increase attention on early detection, awareness being key. It is also an acknowledged fact that awareness does not cost much as the advanced disease one identified breast cancer patient on one hand and also played a role of encouraging women, men, the youth and children to embark on physical activities as a way of keeping healthy and fit.  Physical activity being an integral component in cancer prevention.

 

 

 

Masakhaneni Projects Trust and Ukuthula Trust recognize the value of all women notwithstanding their circumstances. In the communities where these organizations operate, breast cancer is at times shrouded in superstition hence those suffering from it fail to get the assistance that would have saved their lives.

Knowledge about the disease and how people can prevent themselves is still lacking in the communities let alone in some religious segments. The walk along Matobo road meant to contribute towards reaching a certain part of the rural populace. It is a well-known fact that no one is ever ready to receive those devastating news that one has cancer. However giving hope and support in many forms can go a long way in saving a life. Devoid of hope it becomes a mammoth task to battle the disease. The walk by the two organizations generated funds that were offered as support to Thabisiwe Vuma who is undergoing breast cancer treatment. This would help in covering part of medical bills that have been incurred so far. Although the monetary support is not much, giving hope and emotional care helps generate a positive mind to those suffering from this disease. No one deserves to die from this disease out of ignorance, a little information may help save a life, early detection can only happen where there is knowledge about what to do. Help spread the information and save lives!