22nd Sept 2012 – Opening of Pink Champion Resource Centre, Hospital Pantai Ipoh

The Pink Champion Resource Centre for Breast Cancer Survivors was officially opened by Datin Seri DiRaja Saripah Zulkifli, the wife of the MB by cutting the ribbon with other dignitaries at Pantai Hospital.  The centre is set up in collaboration with Pink Champion, Pantai Hospital and Maybank which provided the initial funding.

Dr S. Sumithra, advisor for the Persatuan said that the independent voluntary organisation was formed in 2005 and is a support group comprising of breast cancer survivors, family members and volunteers.  The aim of the group is to provide psychosocial support to breast cancer patients before, during and after treatment.  They are actively involved in public education on breast self-examination as early detection of breast cancer saves life.  They also help patients to get their prostheses after surgery and procure non-medical aids.

With the new centre the group intends to reach out to more breast cancer survivors not only in Ipoh but also places like Manjung, Sungai Siput and other places in Perak.  The group wants the people of Perak to know of their services and make use of the centre.

At the moment the group is only known by word of mouth and members are requested to make use of the resources and bring in their friends.  Flyers are being produced for distribution.