Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign by ACM on October 29, 2023, at Blue Ridge Township, Shivaji Chowk, Pune, engaged ACM volunteers collaborating with NGOs such as Lions Club, Aastha Breast Cancer Support Group, and Asmita Medical Foundation. The street-level campaign educated the public on breast cancer risks, symptoms, and early detection through mammography. Informative sessions and survivor stories were shared, accompanied by special coupons offering discounts on mammography tests. This collaborative effort not only broke down stigma but also inspired hope and motivated individuals to prioritize breast health, contributing significantly to community well-being.
Objective
Raise awareness about breast cancer, educate on risk factors and early detection, and incentivize preventive healthcare through collaborative efforts with NGOs.
Event Details
On October 29, 2023, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) conducted a Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in Pune in collaboration with NGOs such as the Lions Club, Aastha Breast Cancer Support Group, and Asmita Medical Foundation. ACM volunteers took to the streets to educate the public about breast cancer, providing information on risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early detection through mammography tests. Alongside informative sessions and personal stories from breast cancer survivors, the campaign distributed special coupons offering discounts on mammography tests at partnering medical facilities. This collaborative effort aimed to break down stigma, inspire hope, and encourage individuals to prioritize their breast health. The campaign successfully fostered community awareness, with the distribution of coupons incentivizing people to take proactive steps towards early detection and preventive healthcare. The initiative reflects a significant stride in promoting breast cancer awareness and overall community well-being
Conclusion
Successfully fostered community awareness, encouraged proactive health measures, and contributed to breaking down stigma surrounding breast cancer through informative sessions and discount coupons for mammography tests.
