On October 29th, Golden Star Wassa mine organized an event on the site to mark the breast cancer education and prevention month. Mr. Wang Jianhua, the chairman, and Ms. Lydia Yang, the director and president of Chifeng Gold were invited to participate in the event on the sideline of their mine inspection tour to promote the awareness and the care of the health for women employee.
Every October is selected as World Breast Cancer Prevention and Control Month, also known as "Pink Ribbon Month". Due to change on lifestyle, socio-economic landscape and the deteriorating environment, the incidence of breast cancer has witnessed a rapid increase in recent years and the early prevention, screening and treatment are becoming increasingly critical. Golden Star Wassa mine vigorously responds to this call by strengthening the cancer prevention and controls program and enhancing the public awareness and education. Throughout the month of October, the mine had designed and organized a variety of events and activities for the wide participation and sound actions by the employees
On the day of the event, the employees lit a candle and prayed for breast cancer patients, spreading the compassion and resilience. The light of the candle symbolizes the warm hope and illuminates the way ahead.
President Lydia Yang stated in her speech that the breast cancer, one of the serious diseases for women, not only present a huge challenge to patients' physical and mental health, but also imposes a heavy burden on their families and society. Therefore, raising the awareness of the breast cancer and advocating early screening and treatment is the responsibility of every mother, daughter, and female employee. She called on every female employee to undergo the regular medical checks, closely monitor their own health situation for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment so as to enjoy the good health, work and life.
The chairman, Mr. Wang Jianhua prayed for the health of every mother and daughter in the world during the event, calling on all employees to care about their female friends and join hands to guard their health and the fight against breast cancer. Mr. Wang Jianhua also mentioned that with the development of science and technology, the disease such as breast cancer will eventually be cured, and all patients are expected to positively cope with the reality and create a better future.
Together with the management team and the employee representatives of Wassa Mine, President Lydia Yang sliced the celebration cake, the symbol of rebirth for the cancer patients who will fend off the disease and embrace a new better life. All participants released pink balloons which drifted away with blessings, spreading care and hopes to more people far away.
The event wrapped up with the singing and dancing, full of good wishes. The activity in the event not only enhances the cohesion spirit among the employees, but also contributed to the campaign of breast cancer prevention and control.