Families rally behind cancer fight

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Participants participate in the morning walk during the WOWS Kids walkathon at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

WOWS Kids Fiji partners, sponsors, supporters, families and friends gathered at Albert Park in Suva to support children and families affected by childhood cancer.

The group joined the 4km walkathon held as part of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Their participation highlighted the importance of community support in helping families through the challenges of treatment and care.

The event also provided an opportunity to raise awareness about childhood cancer and encourage greater support for children battling the disease.

From left, Bharti Shankar, Laisane Vakarewa, Komal Singh and Alice Goundar.

Participants at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday.

From left, Sareshtha Goundar, Anthea Narayan and Aryan Ram.

Participants during the walkathon at Albert Park.

Participants during the WOWS Kids walkathon at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

From left, Shabnam Khan, Roshni Devi, Hazra Khan and Dhan Raji during the WOWS Kids walkathon at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Participants engage in a zumba session before the start of the WOWS Kids walkathon at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday.
Pictures: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

From left, Mathew Lal, Marian Kaufuti, Nevil Kumar, Seini Vakasilimi and Ruth Tuapat.

From left, Hezron Prasad, Ledua Virikoro, Luse Rainima, Kuini Marama and Suliana Sivivatu.

Participants after the WOWS Kids walkathon.

Mark One Apparel staff members during the WOWS Kids walkathon at Albert Park in Suva on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Melinia Nawadra, left, and Fiona Hukula.

Volunteers during the WOWS Kids walkathon.

From left, Bulou Arieta Koto, Terenga Turagakula, Luisa Tacikalou and Latileta Rokocoa.