Andrew
Sunday Mail Reporters
THE country’s leading media company Zimpapers, in partnership with several sponsors, yesterday held the 7th edition of the Cancer Power Walk to raise funds for cancer patients and increase awareness on prevention of the disease.
Hundreds of people attended the carnival event that saw participants engage in activities like walking, running and Zumba dancing at Old Hararians Sports Club.
Speaking at the event, Zimpapers Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Pikirayi Deketeke, advised people to be aware of the different types of cancer that might affect them.
“Cancer can affect all people, regardless of age or gender. It is best to learn how you can prevent it, or get treatment early. As a large media house, we have a big role to play in terms of creating awareness among all groups of people. For example, prostate cancer is affecting a lot of men, while we also have cervical cancer that affects women.”
Premier Services Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) Director for Marketing and Member Services, Mr Edgar Makore, said he was pleased with the large turnout at the event.
He said his company was able to use the event to enhance awareness on healthy lifestyles.
“Part of our service as PSMAS is to focus on the wellness of individuals, which is what we are promoting here. Our partnership with Zimpapers for the Cancer Power Walk is a statement on the importance we place on the well-being of our clients. We always encourage members of the public to live healthy lifestyles and to engage in physical activities such as walking, running and eating healthy to prevent cancers and other non-communicable diseases.”
West Property Zimbabwe representative, Mr Michael Chideme, said his company will continue to support the fight against cancer.
“We are proud to be partnering Zimpapers for this event and we commit to help in the fight against cancer. This event had a huge turnout, which means awareness on cancer is getting to the people.”
One of the participants at the event, Mrs Irene Pashapa (64), said: “Cancer has become a menace in our society and people should try hard to eradicate cancer through eating healthy and engaging in different physical activities like what we were doing here.”
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