Tribute to Breast Cancer Sufferers
Posted on: Monday, 1 August 2005, 00:00 CDT
KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
tonight paid tribute to breast cancer patients at a charity dinner to
raise public awareness on the disease in Malaysia.
The "Walk With Pride" fashion show-cum-dinner was organised by Pink
Ribbon Deeds (Pride), an organisation set up to help people with cancer
and improve the standards of diagnosis, treatment and care of breast
cancer patients in Malaysia.
The patron of Pride and Yayasan Budi Penyayang, Datin Seri Endon
Mahmood, the Prime Minister's wife, said the two organisations would
always support cancer patients who undergo treatment.
Her speech was read by Abdullah, who jokingly said this was the first
time that a Prime Minister was reading someone else's speech.
Endon, a breast cancer sufferer, could not attend the event as she is
undergoing follow-up treatment in Los Angeles.
Abdullah said Endon would not allow him to visit her in Los Angeles
after the Umno general assembly earlier this month as planned because she
wanted him to speak on her behalf at the function.
Endon said she was saddened that she could not be with the survivors to
celebrate their triumph in battling the disease.
"I know first hand of the courage, stamina and strength required to
undergo treatment and to cope with numerous challenges one faces
physically, emotionally and mentally.
"As I go through my treatment in Los Angeles, my thoughts, feelings and
empathy are with women afflicted with breast cancer.
"I am convinced that a positive mind and correct attitude will help see
us through," she said.
Earlier, guests were treated to a 25-minute fashion show modelled by 28
breast cancer survivors.
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and wife
Datuk Seri Rosmah Mansor, ministers and several international celebrities
including actor Jackie Chan, the Pointer Sisters and the Platters.
Source: New Straits Times
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