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GRFU, GOC Women’s Commission hold breast cancer awareness, expresses gratitude to Sunda International Ghana

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU), in collaboration with the Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has held a breast cancer awareness education programme for female athletes, coaches, officials and community members. The initiative focused on the importance of early detection, regular self-examination and screening in the prevention and management of breast cancer.

GRFU, GOC Women’s Commission hold breast cancer awareness, expresses gratitude to Sunda International Ghana

The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) and the Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) recently organized a breast cancer awareness education program for female athletes, coaches, officials, and community members. The program emphasized the significance of early detection, regular self-examination, and screening in preventing and managing breast cancer. The initiative aimed to raise awareness among women in the sports community and encourage them to take prompt action upon noticing potential symptoms.

President of GRFU commended Sunda International Ghana Ltd, the producers of Softcare, for their support of the initiative. The president stressed that breast cancer impacts all women, including athletes, and highlighted the partnership's role in educating and motivating participants to prioritize their health. Both GRFU and GOC Women’s Commission expressed their ongoing dedication to promoting women's health, safety, and well-being through sports.

They also extended gratitude to Sunda International Ghana for their support in the breast cancer awareness activities.

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