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SJAG , Solace Foundation organise breast cancer awareness on October 18th

Oct 8, 2025, 12:02 PM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG) and Solace Foundation will on Saturday 18th October 2025 organise an awareness on breast cancer at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium.

The theme for this year's event is ‘Move for a Cure: ‘The Power of Sports and Community Action in the Fight Against Breast Cancer’.

The event is aimed at raising awareness on breast cancer, promote early screening and generate funds to support patients, who are battling with breast cancer.

The activities for the day include football and volleyball matches between SJAG Football Team, SESDO and Solace Foundation Football Team.

There will be free hypertension and diabetes screening awareness and advocacy talks.

SJAG will add its voice to emphasize the importance of early detection.

SJAG will also participate in all activities scheduled for the daylong event, which starts at 1pm and finishes at 8pm.

October is globally recognised as breast cancer awareness month.

The initiative seeks to engage community in both fun and meaningful ways to save lives and support survivors.