EVERY year, the month-long Pinktober awareness campaign for Breast Cancer receives support from corporate bodies and NGOs, and for this year the Niranjan Group has decided to host a special morning tea fundraiser for Breast Cancer awareness in association with the Fiji Cancer Society.
Chairman and managing director of the Niranjan Group of Companies Nitish (Bob) Niranjan said as an organisation celebrating 100 years in business this year, the company has decided to double the amount collected and present it as donation along with contributions to the Fiji Cancer Society.
Yesterday, the company donated $5000 to the Fiji Cancer Society during their special morning tea fundraiser.
“October is a special month for breast cancer awareness and given the rise of cancer cases globally and in particular Fiji, it is our responsibility as individual citizens and organisations to contribute towards eff orts of prevention, treatment and most importantly, awareness about cancer,” he said.
“Cancer doesn’t choose a race, religion, culture, colour of the skin, education level…any one of us can get cancer at any time.”
Speaking at the event, Fiji Cancer society patient support officer Katarina Wasarua said one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
“That’s not just a statistic—it’s someone’s mother, sister, daughter, friend.
And yes, men can get breast cancer too, though it’s rarer. This disease doesn’t care what you do for a living or how many cars you sell.
“It touches every community, every workplace—including ours.
“We spend our days helping people find the right vehicle to take them safely through life’s journey.
“But what about the journey of health? What about the road to early detection, support and survival?”
Standing in solidarity with those affected, Ms Wasarua reminded everyone of the importance of early detection.
“Early detection saves lives. Regular screenings, knowing the signs, and encouraging our loved ones to take action can make all the difference.”
