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Unlimited Cancer Care International (UCCI), a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, has expanded its cancer awareness efforts to Ghana, beginning with a donation of educational materials to schools in Ada, Greater Accra Region.
As part of its initiative, “The Condi Project,” UCCI distributed hundreds of cancer-branded exercise books, mathematical sets, backpacks, and other supplies to students, marking the start of a broader campaign to support education across the country.
Led by Diamond Condoleezza Awenteba Bukarson, a pupil at Bill Hefner Elementary School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and leader of the school’s Beta Club, the project aims to spread crucial cancer awareness messages throughout Ghana. The materials donated are branded with information on self-checking for cancers and managing the disease post-diagnosis.
Agivert Jackson, Founder and President of UCCI, stressed on the importance of continuous awareness efforts, stating, “Cancers are a step away from each one of us every day. We must change the narrative. This fight is a non-stop battle for survival, and we at UCCI are going all out to ensure these messages resonate.”
Jackson highlighted the high costs and severe nature of cancer treatment, advocating for a focus on prevention over cure. “It is core to work hard towards prevention, rather than wait till one is diagnosed before we invest in curative measures,” she added.
The Condi Project, managed by Ghanaian entity LYB Legacy Limited, plans to distribute hundreds of thousands of cancer-branded educational materials to schools across Ghana over time. “We are happy to kick-start this project in Ada by donating over 500 cancer-branded exercise books, backpacks, and other educational materials to two schools,” Jackson noted, expressing hope that these donations would significantly aid their campaign.
Diamond Condoleezza Awenteba Bukarson, affectionately known as Dr. Condi, expressed her joy at seeing the project come to fruition after three years of planning. “It’s my first time coming to Ghana, but I already knew a lot about what I have seen because my parents always told me what the Ghana stories were like and how kids here need this support,” she said.
Dr. Condi also extended her gratitude to Dr. Zakiyyah Backman, Principal of Bill Hefner Elementary School, who, along with her team, donated school materials to support the project. “The Condi Project is especially happy that you made time out of your busy schedules to travel with my parents and me to Ghana for these projects,” Dr. Condi added.
By: Listowell Yesu Bukarson, Ada-Ghana
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