Ismaili women raise $66,000 to increase cancer awareness

Ismaili women raise $66,000 to increase cancer awarenessThe Ismaili Women’s Cancer Support Group raised over $66,000 to bring more cancer awareness to the community, and remove the stigma once attached to this disease.

The group held its 2nd annual Salama Gala on Saturday, April 9 at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam.

The support group was started in 2002 after a needs assessment revealed an urgent requirement for a forum to serve women affected by cancer.

Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/health/Ismaili+women+raise+increase+cancer+awareness/4591423/story.html

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  1. Congratulations! to all the The Ismaili Women’s Cancer Support Group, May Hazar Imam Bless you all for your kindness and good cause. Ameen.

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