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Prostate & testicular cancers on the rise- BVI Cancer Society
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Men were on Sunday October 2, 2016 challenged to get their prostates checked to ensure they are cancer free and were further told that money is available to get them necessary help if tested positive.
BVI Cancer Society emphasises Childhood Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Families, caregivers, charities and research groups across the many countries are observing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the BVI Cancer Society has intensified its call for awareness education among in-school children.
Digicel presents cheque to BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel on November 13, 2015 donated the proceeds from its October Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in partnership with the BVI Breast Cancer Society.
‘Stop sexing early & let your body develop first’ – Cancer advocate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although not having any scientific data to support his claim, a resident of Tortola has issued a challenge to young girls to not become sexually active at a young age as he claimed that is one of many reasons young girls are being diagnosed with cancer.
Digicel continues support of BVI Cancer Society
Road Town, Tortola, VI– Digicel today announced a new partnership with the BVI Cancer Society, to raise awareness and much-needed funds throughout the month of October. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month worldwide, and this year the BVI theme is “All Cancers Matter.”
6-yr-old girl’s fight with cancer inspires church
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – When six year old Aviyah N. A. Ottley was introduced and called to the stage at the Huntums Ghut Church of God of Prophecy – Shekinah House of Prayer, the congregation stood to its feet in loud applause and a moment of worship on learning that the child is now in remission having battled with cancer from the tender age of 7 months.
Miss World BVI & hopefuls rep for cancer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – When Miss World BVI 2014-2015 Rosanna K. Chichester takes her final walk next week Saturday October 3, 2015 she would be very sure of having made an inedible impression on this year’s contestants especially as it relates to representing the struggle against cancer.
‘There is a cancer epidemic in the VI’– Gloria A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms Gloria A. Fahie strongly believes there is a cancer epidemic in the BVI and that it is being kept ‘under a bushel’.
Paddling for cancer on this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the official kick off of activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, several initiatives are already taking shape to support the month long observances.
UPDATE: Ready Committee’s car wash a success despite rain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite showers of rain throughout the day yesterday February 28, 2015, the Ready Committee's fundraiser was deemed successful.