Fundraising for children living with cancer
Erongo hosts Yellow Ribbon Festival in aid of kids
The festival was dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children living with cancer.
The Cancer Association of Namibia's (CAN's) Erongo branch hosted the Yellow Ribbon Festival on 31 August at the Sparta United Club in Walvis Bay, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for children living with cancer.The day started off with a fun walk and cycle event, followed by fun activities.
Sanet de Waal, branch manager of CAN Erongo, emphasised that the event primarily aimed to raise awareness for children with cancer. "It is part of our yearly activities to gather funds for cancer patients, especially children," she said.
She added that the day was intended for children to be active and enjoy themselves.
De Waal also mentioned that September is observed as Children's Cancer Awareness Month, with numerous events planned to raise further funds.
She noted a concerning increase in cancer diagnoses in Namibia, stating that around 4 000 patients, including 500 children, are currently under treatment. "Children's treatment is quite complicated compared to adults, as their bodies are still in the stages of development," De Waal explained.
De Waal appealed for more volunteers to join in supporting cancer patients and helping raise awareness. "Sometimes a patient just needs someone to be there for them, to listen and to make them feel loved and supported," she concluded.