Wear a sei pua or wear a pink ribbon to remember our loved ones lost to cancer and give thanks for those who have been treated and recovered.
This is the message from Lei’ataualesa Daryl Clarke, President of Samoa Cancer Society as Samoa marks “Pinktober” today.
“Every family in Samoa has been touched by cancer,” said Lei’ataualesa. “We ask people to buy a sei pua and wear a pink ribbon to support the work of the Samoa Cancer Society.”
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Sei Pua Day is an annual event when the society sets up a stall opposite the ANZ Bank on Beach Road. Volunteers will be there selling sei pua, BBQ food and handing out pink ribbons.
Staff will be on hand to explain how the society can help cancer sufferers and their families, the general public, and health professionals.
Volunteers will be in the city streets selling trays of pua and ribbons.
Businesses have been asked to support this day by displaying the Sei Pua Collection Tin and sei pua, and asking for donations from staff and customers. “The Pua is our symbol of hope in the fight against cancer.”
Cancer is still the second most common cause of death in Samoa. The aim of the society is to reduce the number of people who develop cancer, and ensure those affected by cancer have the best possible quality of life.
Medical information and palliative care support services are available at the society’s National Cancer Resource Centre, in Moto’otua. “Our registered nurses are available to provide information and support for people, and their families, who suffer from cancer.” Samoa Cancer Society Executive Officer, Shelley Burich said. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and offers support and advice free of charge.
The centre has a selection of reading materials covering different types of cancers that focus on prevention and caring for those suffering from cancer. Other resources include books, brochures, posters, research papers, and DVDs of real life stories of people who have lived through the ordeal of cancer, its diagnosis, and treatment.
Mrs. Burich added that the Society provides talks and workshops on cancer awareness to village communities, schools, churches, workplaces and service organisations as part of its outreach education programme.
If you would like to know more about the Samoa Cancer Society call the centre 23984, email the staff at SamoaCancer@samoaonline.ws or visit the Sei Pua Day stall opposite ANZ Bank on Beach Road, 9am – 2pm Friday 3rd October.
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