PM Continues to Paint November Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PHILIPSBURG:--- Early Detection, treatment and a healthy and active lifestyle were some of the points the Prime Minister stressed during a weekend of activities centered around October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The PM joined in on the annual Pink Parade where she expressed her appreciation to not only those organizing the annual event but also to those who are fighting against the disease that affects Millions of women worldwide. "There are so many who have been affected by breast cancer on St. Maarten and some of them are suffering as we stand here tonight. To them we say keep up the fight and indeed we are fighting right next to them. Recognizing the seriousness of the disease and the steps out there that can be taken to combat it is our most important task. We are making St. Maarten aware of what it means to have breast cancer and what we can do to make sure dedication happens early," commented the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of women to get tested for the disease. "I thank all of the companies that have allowed their employees to participate. This day is about telling the people of St. Maarten that we understand what it means to have breast cancer and what the survivors are going through. We also should say a word of prayer this month for those who have succumbed to the illness."
The PM also fitness walk and special Zumba Session through Philipsburg emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early detection in combating Breast Cancer; "My mother of ninety-one years is alive today because of a breast cancer operation and early detection. Today technology is so much more advanced so it is about getting tested and spreading the message. We cannot prevent breast cancer but we can make sure that those who have are checked and tested and get the necessary treatment out there and these women here with me are the result of that. Please give yourselves a round of applause," concluded the Prime Minister.
From the Cabinet of the Prime Minister