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Adron Homes Raises Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women, Screen Staff
Every October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Month, a time when the world comes together to raise awareness and support the fight against this devastating disease. As the pink month rounds up, we at Adron Homes stand in solidarity with all those affected by breast cancer and encourage everyone to be intentional about everything that promotes women’s wellness.
The event which is a brainchild of the Executive Director of Finance at Adron Homes, Olori Aderonke EmmanuelKing, the breast cancer awareness and examination program has become a yearly mainstay in Adron Homes’ Pink Month schedule. Our staff from across the country are screened by experts who educate them on wellness and healthy living and conduct thorough examinations.
The event saw hundreds of women in our workforce get informed and screened to join the rest of the world in the global crusade against breast cancer to mark the pink month in partnership with PinkClinic Nigeria at our head office.
While sensitizing the participants, Dr Linda Keku of PinkClinic and a specialist in female reproductivity described cancer as a genetic abnormality that happens as result of the aging process and the wear and tear of life in general.
The doctor explained the risk factor for breast cancer as; obesity, diet, lack of physical activity; stress, radiation exposure, history of cancer, hormones and genetics. She advised the participants to pay more attention to their health by having a good health plan such as monthly self-examination, clinical breast examination and mammograms.
Breast cancer is a pressing global issue, with millions of new cases diagnosed each year. Early detection remains key to improving survival rates, as the chances of successful treatment are significantly higher when the disease is caught in its early stages. Regular self-examinations and mammograms can be life-saving tools, and we urge women to prioritize their health and well-being.
In 2023, breast cancer continues to impact lives around the world. Statistics reveal that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, underlining the urgency of ongoing research and awareness campaigns. However, there is hope in the form of advancements in treatment options and increased funding for research.
As we raise our collective voice for Breast Cancer Awareness, we also celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors, honour those we’ve lost, while working together towards a world where breast cancer is no longer a threat to women’s health. Join us in this vital mission to support and empower women to take charge of their well-being, not just in October but every day of the year.
Breast cancer is a formidable adversary that has touched the lives of countless individuals and their families. It doesn’t discriminate based on age, race, or socioeconomic status. That’s why every October, we at Adron Homes recognize the significance of this month and dedicates resources to support the cause.
The numbers are sobering. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally, and it affects men as well, although less frequently.
One of the pillars of breast cancer prevention is early detection. Regular self-examinations are a simple yet effective way for women to monitor changes in their breast health. The earlier an anomaly is detected, the greater the chances of successful treatment. Mammograms, which are specialized X-ray exams for breast tissue, are another critical tool for early diagnosis, particularly for women over the age of 40.
Our commitment to the cause extends beyond awareness. This is why our annual breast cancer awareness and examination program is a central event in our calendar. It’s not just about wearing pink; it’s about taking concrete actions to make a difference.
Together, we can make a difference, one step at a time, one examination at a time, and one act of solidarity at a time.
Thousands of excited Nigerians attended the opening day of the much-anticipated maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) on Monday, December 23 and were served up an electrifying feast of events, activities and promotions across the the main venue of the festival, the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, (formerly Onikan Stadium).
As advertised, first day of the festival lived up to its billing with a colourful blend of commerce, music, innovation and creativity following its flag off by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos Shopping Festival, powered by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with Chain Reactions Africa, a frontline PR firm, and supported by leading brands, including Zenith Bank, Tolaram Group, First Bank Plc, and Guinness, will see millions of people hit the main venue and select Lagos malls to bag the latest bargains, and bring together the best of city’s retail offering, showcasing local and top global brands and shopping experiences, including in-mall promotions.
Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the LSF as a history-making festival of back-to-back shopping, fun, and entertainment, reaffirming the Lagos state’s commitment to grow small businesses as well as the entertainment industry.
“This is the first of its kind and this event is made to bring shoppers with MSMEs, with innovators, with entertainers, with the creative industry, with the food industry and everybody,” said Sanwo-Olu.
“For the next three days, we are meant to all come together, enjoy good food, good music, sales at discounted market price, shopping at the highest level and just general entertainment with the creativity of Lagos,” the Governor added.
He called on all Lagosians and Nigerian to join the fun, shopping and entertainment.
“Call everybody from Iyana-Ipaja to Alimosho, call people from Agege, call them from Ebute-Meta to Shomolu, call them from Bariga, from Badagry to Ikorodu, from Epe to Ibeju-Lekki, call everyone to come to the arena here at the Mobolaji Johson Center in Onikan where we’ll be doing shopping, we’ll be doing music, we’ll be doing entertainment for the next two days. This is the first of its kind”, Sanwo-Olu added.
He assured all fun-seekers, buyers and sellers of their safety, saying that they are in a safe, secure, peaceful environment, urging them to “to sit back, relax and see another Lagos creativity that is the first, and the very first Lagos Shopping Festival”.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his appreciation to the sponsors of the Lagos Shopping Festival for their unwavering support to drive the story of Lagos commerce, entertainment and creativity.
“I want to thank all of our sponsors from FirstBank, to Zenith Bank, to Tolaram, to Smirnoff Ice, to Indomie Noodles, to OmniBiz, to PowerOil, to Minimie, and to Malta Guinness, all of them, including the Lagos State Government. I want to thank you”.
He also commended all the local and small businesses at the festival, and urged Lagosians and Nigerians to always patronize them.
“More importantly, to all the small businesses that are inside and under the canopies, go out there and make good deals. Go out there and do huge purchases from them. Go out there and make their small-scale market, work for them; because here, we want the market to be meeting all of the shoppers. That’s what this is all about. It’s about buying stuff at the most reduced market. It’s about entertainment, it’s about food, it’s about tourism. This is what Lagos has given to you again,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Also, commenting, the MD/ Chief Strategist, Chain Reactions Africa, the organisers of the Lagos Shopping Festival, Mr Israel Jaiye Opayemi, buttressed the strategic significance of the festival saying, “LSF is poised to be the catalyst that will redefine the true essence of commerce, especially SME businesses, the creative ecosystem, and fun times with family, friends and loved one. LSF is sure set to open a new vista of socio-economic growth from Lagos, to Nigeria, whilst raising a unique bar in the African market”.
Fun-seekers and business men and women alike had entertainment value for their time, with dancing and singing competition with the winners adjudged by the audience receiving cash gifts. The highlight of the day was the energy-revving musical performances from the youthful Ayo Maff, with the soulful rendition of songs from Adekunle Gold the icing on the cake for the audience who kept singing along to his enchanting stage performances.
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