Pink Haven offers comfort and support to breast cancer patients in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU - The Pink Haven offers a sanctuary of dignity, comfort, and reassurance to breast cancer patients and their caregivers, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. For those travelling from remote areas of Sabah to Kota Kinabalu for treatment, the journey can be physically taxing, emotionally challenging, and financially burdensome.

Patients and caregivers may have to be away from their homes and families while dealing with the uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis. The Pink Haven, established by Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (SKPR), provides a home away from home to alleviate the strain of these challenges. This was highlighted during the launch of the centre by Assistant Minister of Women, Health, and Community Wellbeing Datuk Rina Jainal, who spoke on behalf of Chief Minister Hajiji.

The state government has recognized the significance of such initiatives and has allocated RM300,000 to support the project, which has been effectively utilized since its inception in 2010. SKPR has not only raised awareness about breast cancer and supported patients and survivors but also helped families and communities understand the importance of standing by those affected.

The Pink Haven transforms compassion into practical support, according to Hajiji, acknowledging the visionary efforts of SKPR founder and patron Datin Lucilla Pang, whose personal experience as a breast cancer survivor inspired the organization's creation.