More than 100 women make a splash for breast cancer awareness
Community members unite in pink to champion early detection and personalised support during health awareness month.
More than 100 women dressed in pink at Key West Shopping Centre on Saturday, October 31, to support an aqua fitness event for Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
The programme included a 45-minute low-impact, full-body cardio and water-resistance workout held in the leisure pool at Virgin Active. It was suitable for all fitness levels, with no swimming skills required.
The mission of the event was to raise awareness of breast cancer, encourage early detection, and support those affected.
According to organiser Anna-Marie Louw, tenants, staff, and shoppers across the centre wore pink on the day and shared messages of hope throughout October.
Every journey matters
In South Africa, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, though it can also affect men. The South African government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighted the campaign theme: ‘Every story is unique, every journey matters’, emphasising the critical need for personalised care and equal access to timely treatment.
