Organisers of the Breast Cancer Warrior Games say it is all systems go for the event to be held during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Breast Cancer Warrior Games, scheduled for 16 October 2021, is aimed at creating awareness about the importance of regular breast cancer screenings, while raising money for women who cannot afford an annual mammogram.
‘It is estimated that one in 25 women in South Africa may be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. We know the important role regular breast cancer screening can play in early detection and appropriate care. We are, therefore, holding the Warrior Games to raise awareness but also raise enough money to sponsor 100 women to go for their annual mammogram,’ Rosa-Marie Cronje, one of the organisers explains.
Cronje says the Breast Cancer Warrior Games will be the second event this year to support breast cancer awareness.
‘In March of 2021, we supported the ILoveBoobies campaign where more than 100 athletes rowed for 100 screenings. At the time it was incredible to see how the local community responded to this initiative and within less than two weeks we managed to sign-up 118 participants for this worthy cause. This inspired us to go even bigger during our October event,’ she says.
For the event on the 16th of October, they have made the event more functional fitness orientated allowing individuals from any fitness level and background to take part. The public can register and take part at their local gym. The cost involved is R900 per team of 4. Cronje says the goal is not to ask for donations but rather to create an event where the public is actively participating.
‘Off course we all know maintaining a healthy body through regular exercise is very important for our overall well-being and health. Therefore, we decided to host an event where teams can work out in tandem, get their daily exercise and do so while supporting a worthy cause,’ says Cronje.
Co-organiser, Monice Cox, says a very personal experience with breast cancer prompted them to conceptualize the event.
‘I was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year after feeling a lump while doing a self-examination. Off course it came as a shock seeing as I don’t have a history of breast cancer in my family and I am not yet 30 years old,’ she says.
Cox says she has recently completed her radiation treatment and would like to inspire others with her personal journey.
‘This unique event will aim to bring the community together to be active, competitive and have fun all whilst contributing to a good cause. All entry fees will go towards sponsoring mammograms and breast screening ultrasounds with the help of Non-profit company, Screen Her Save Her,’ she explains.
The #ScreenHerSaveHer movement centres around the importance of early detection and awareness on the importance of breast cancer screenings by means of breast self-examination, mammography and breast ultrasound. The goal is to make mammography and breast ultrasound accessible to women in South Africa.
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