LET'S LIGHT LAGOS PINK

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The Sebeccly Cancer Care, an organisation committed to reducing cancer scourge in Nigeria, is set to break Guinness World Record on cancer awareness, through hosting the largest human pink ribbon gathering of 12,000 people at Teslim Balogun Stadium (OPPOSITE NATIONAL STADIUM) by 8 am this Saturday, 10th October.

The event, which is aimed at raising breast cancer awareness to over 3 million Nigerians, is tagged #12KLLP.

According to the Programme Coordinator, the 12,000 participants will ‘Light Lagos Pink’ with set goals to promote breast cancer awareness and drive to push for improved cancer care for patients by gathering the support of Nigerians during the event.

“Currently they have mobilized over 14,000 individuals, 82 team captains, 203 volunteers and 17 corporate organizations: with growing support from the media, corporate organizations and Lagos state.

The #12KLLP is strategically placed to break the current record that stands at 6,700.

The Coordinator said there is the need to educate Nigerians on the scourge as over 70 per cent of breast cancer patients are at stages III and IV (late stage) of the disease, which is associated with poor survival rate.

*****They extend their invite to individuals and corporate organizations to come out---stand with them in pink and 12,000 Nigerians to forge a path to reverse the trend.

Here are ways you can support.......

Participants are advised to wear flat and comfortable shoes, be present at the event by 8.00 am, as everyone will be led to form the human ribbon in groups made up of 50 participants led by stewards or team captains, “once ribbon is formed, and a still position must be in place for at least 8 minutes to break the record. 

There would be music, comedy, light refreshment, souvenirs and entertainment.

LET US JOIN IN THIS CAUSE......

Partners include Lagos  State Ministry of Health, Sports Commission, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy, Nigerian Red Cross, National Youth Service Corps, Boys Brigade, First Bank, Bristow Helicopters, Nigeria Police Force, Kick Against Indiscipline, JNCI, Etisalat, Leadway Assurance, Dealdey.com, Bella Naija, Silver Bird Television, Lagos Television, Rhythm FM, Soroptomist, Easy Taxi, Connect.com, Promasidor, Bentos Pharmaceuticals, Adeedas foods, Akbol Foods, Tertiary and religious institutions.