Warriors with a Purpose observed Cancer Awareness Month at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital by entertaining and educating patients.
Founder of the breast cancer non-profit company, Renne Singh said their visit to the hospital was to educate the public and support survivors.
“Warriors with a Purpose creates cancer awareness, education and support. Today we wanted to create awareness, give people hope and support and tell them that cancer is not a death sentence because early detection saves lives.”
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Singh added that the NPO had a good relationship with the hospital.
“Our projects include the pink bra project which is an event that supports breast cancer survivors, and the bras go towards the Charlotte Maxeke oncology unit. We’re visible at the hospital once a month as a support structure for the women at the oncology unit.”
Kids Kicking Cancer programme conductor, Moses Sebopa said it was a no-brainer for the non-profit company to be at the cancer awareness event.
“Kids Kicking Cancer is here today in support of the awareness Warriors with a Purpose is raising around cancer. We jumped at this opportunity because there are parents who are not aware of programmes such as ours and will be bringing children to the hospital and in that way, we will be able to address any questions people have about what we do.”
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Sebopa explained that the non-profit company used martial arts as therapy for childhood cancers.
“Our martial arts therapy uses the softer side of the sport which includes meditation and breathing methods, as well as karate but without the fighting rather soft exercises to get them out of their hospital beds. The benefits include less intake of pain killers or morphine due to improved breathing techniques learned from Kids Kicking Cancer.”
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