TELECOMMUNICATIONS network provider Telecom Fiji Limited handed over a cheque of $15,000 to the Fiji Cancer Society (FCS) during its Pinktober morning tea at the Telecom Labasa Exchange yesterday.
Telecom Fiji staff also pledged their personal support by donating and fundraising towards the cause, reinforcing the power of awareness and timely action in the fight against cancer.
While company chief executive officer Charles Goundar acknowledged the society’s tireless work in promoting cancer awareness and early detection, he encouraged
employees to carry this message to their families and communities.
He said the Telecom Fiji was committed to support initiatives that promoted wellness and ensure no one faced the battle against cancer alone.
Telecom Fiji manager Field Services North Aporosa Vualiku said they were proud to see their staff actively turning awareness into action through their pledges and efforts.
“Telecom’s generosity and dedication to the Fiji Cancer Society highlight our belief in the importance of community support and our commitment to positively impacting the lives of those affected by cancer,” Mr Vualiku said.
Mr Gounder said their support would also continue with the upcoming golf tournament hosted and organised by FCS, “which Telecom supports annually in support of men’s health and community wellbeing during Movember”.
“Movember” is an annual event in November that involves growing a moustache to raise awareness and
funds for men’s health issues including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Telecom Fiji’s Pinktober event in Labasa brought together Telecom Fiji staff and Fiji Cancer Society representatives, including cancer survivor Sereima Lalibuli and oncology nurse Litia Vueti who shared their powerful messages about the importance of early detection and the strength found in community support.
