October is known as breast cancer awareness month, to educate men and women on breast cancer, its early detection, treatment and stigma linked to it.
Avon/Justine held their first virtual 15th Annual iThemba Walkathon this year and PMC saw it as an opportunity for its employees to join the awareness campaign held recently.
The transformation, stakeholder engagement and internal communications department, together with PMC Athletics Club joined the walkathon.
The objective of the initiative was to save lives by urging communities to undergo regular screening.
“PMC cares about the health and well-being of its employees, the local communities and we will always encourage them to live a healthy lifestyle and make informed choices.
“Through our employees’ participation, we have managed to collectively contribute R7 500 towards the worthy course.
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“What is pleasing is to learn that we have contributed towards the promise of the walkathon to help every woman be aware ofthe risks, signs and ensure that they know how to take action when dealing with breast cancer,” Nametsegang Matthews, PMC superintendent, internal communications said.
“Although we extended the invite to the business a week prior to the actual event, we believe that we have reached our objective, which is to create awareness and encourage women to go for early breast examination and empower them to do self-examination.”
She continued to express her gratitude to everyone who took part in the walk.
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“We are also looking forward to participating on an annual basis going forward,” Matthews added.
The chairperson of the PMC Athletics Club, Masilo Moremi, said the 4km and 8km walk was done as a symbol of re-emphasising our unity in fighting breast cancer.
We are on a mission to make a difference and positively impact the lives of many women.
“The Palabora Mining Company Emergency Medical Services (EMS) graced us with their presence during the walk,” he said.
