On the eve of World Cancer Day, the Pink October Movember Campaign team presented the funds collected during the educational campaign held in October 2021. The campaign which aims to educate and raise awareness about female and male cancers raised a total of €65K from the general public despite the COVID pandemic restrictions preventing fundraising activities from being held.

The funds were this morning disseminated amongst cancer related NGOs who support in different ways patients and families going through cancer trauma. Funds were also given to the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre for the procurement of specialised equipment to be utilized by surgeons for better care of cancer patients and towards the 2022 nationwide educational campaign.

Dr. Danika Marmara, Director of the Cancer Care Pathways Directorate stressed the importance of such educational campaigns making the public more aware and better supported and encouraged the continuation of these nationwide campaigns that are educating the public.

Mrs Michelle Muscat, Chairperson of The Marigold Foundation which coordinates the nationwide campaign thanked all the team players including the consultant oncologists, doctors, nurses, health care professionals, survivors, volunteers and sponsors whose tireless works and efforts make this campaign a success. She praised the hard work of all the volunteers amongst them cancer survivors who throughout the months of October and November used their time and energy to advocate for this cause. Muscat said that facing fear of checking oneself and being proactive in maintaining a healthy lifestyle should be maintained all year through and not just during the campaign months.

Europa Donna Malta, Action for Breast Cancer, Hospice Malta, Puttinu Cares , Karl Vella Foundation, Smiling with Jerome Foundation and Movember Europe were all presented with the donations.