‘Pink Ladies’ of Lae raise K11, 000 for cancer ward

By MALUM NALU

Lae Golf Club lady members last Saturday hosted a 'Pink Walk' to raise funds for the cancer ward at Angau Hospital.

The ‘Pink Ladies’ and children of Lae Golf Club after their fundraising walk which netted K11,000 for Angau Hospital’s cancer ward last Saturday.-Pictures by PETER BOYD

 With entry fees and business houses wholeheartedly supporting the event a total of K11, 000 was raised.

 Club captain Peter Boyd said a total 45 children and 30 adults – all dressed in pink – walked the course on a fine and sunny Lae day.

 “After the walk, a senior nurse from the cancer ward, Sr Doreen Pepi,  explained the symptoms and causes of cancer and stressed the importance of early detection,” he said.

 “Several of the ladies on the walk had faced cancer previously.

 “These ladies talked through there own experiences of battling this disease and it was an extremely moving to listen to these brave women.

 “The walk will become an annual event.”

 The walk was outstanding in that it was organised by an all-national women crew from the Lae Golf Club.