Pictured from left are Hilary Hall and Michele Rassin-Moodie, Ports International; and Lisa Bellot and Delores Farrington, Cancer Society ball committee.

May is Cancer Awareness Month when the Cancer Society places particular emphasis on education with continual media exposure throughout The Bahamas. Its aims are to educate the public about cancer so that it may be prevented, or diagnosed and treated in its early stages, and to raise funds to support their programs. As a commitment to the community, The Bahamas' medical equipment and supplier Ports International proudly presented a donation to sponsor the Cancer Society of The Bahamas' 15th Annual Ball.

The annual ball is the major fundraiser for the Cancer Society and will be held at Melia Nassau Beach, May 28. The society is a valuable non-for-profit organization offering education, healthcare, counseling and support. Its educational programs focus on increasing public awareness to all forms of cancer, the importance of screening for cancer of the cervix, breast and prostate as a method of prevention as well as early detection and treatment. It also continues to raise funds for the Cancer Care Centre.

The society is funded solely by public donations, which are raised through special fundraising events, private donations and corporate sponsorship. Those wishing to support this cause can contact the Cancer Society of The Bahamas.

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