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Gaborone – In order to raise money for the noble cause of building a sanctuary for cancer patients in Gaborone, a Botswana woman, Duduetsang Chappelle-Molloy must climbing to the top of the highest mountain On the African continent, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania,
Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship organized by Liberty Life Botswana on July 24 in Gaborone, Chappelle-Molloy said that she was looking to contribute to the Happy Hearts project which is looking to build a temporary house.
She said that she had lost a cancer friend, and since they had already intended to climb Kilimanjaro together, she thought of going forward to make evolve the Tanzanian monument both in memory of his friend, as well as to raise funds for the fight against cancer.
"At first there were some of us, a group of friends who were supposed to be together on this trip, with each e to contribute P50 000.
But the others went away, one by one, the last member resigned just two weeks ago, his new employer did not allow him two weeks off.
I am now a lonely hiker, but I did not I have not been dissuaded, and I am working to raise the P250 000 I want to contribute through donations from individuals and companies, "said Chappelle-Molloy.
Refilwe Mogome, national president of the ladies circle, added that A total of 3 million P3 was needed for the oncology facility, donations were forthcoming.
For her part, Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa, Executive Director of Liberty Life Botswana, said she was approached by Chappelle -Molloy and they were ready to help, as they have already been involved in noble causes before, including support for cancer awareness.
"Childhood cancer is on the rise in Botswana and some children and their caregivers have to travel long distances using public transport to get treatment in the capital. they already have to bear in their fight against cancer and according to Ladies Circle International, the majority of cases diagnosed come from low-income families, to go to Gaborone and have to find housing to have access to treatment can be proven very expensive for the families affected, "said Rasebotsa.
She stated that the Happy Hearts project was aimed at building a dignified home to accommodate Noting that the emotional effects of cancer diagnosis are often significant, she said that such a home could help alleviate the psychological burden on children and their families.
Rasebotsa congratulated Chapelle-Molloy and wished Maria Dunn, pediatrician The Baylor Pediatric and Oncology Unit of the Princess Marina Referral Hospital, said her unit would greatly benefit from her trip, which is expected to take place next month.
Representing the Botswana Cancer Association if the children's home is built as their patient care work involves treatment and psychological support, capacity building and support for these children.
Source: B OPA
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