Professor Justus Apffelstaedt, head of the Breast Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital and associate professor of surgery at the University of Stellenbosch, gave a talk on 'What you always wanted to know about breast cancer and were too afraid to ask'.
The talk was open to the public and around 40 women were in attendance. All of the funds raised at the event were donated to the Tygerberg Hospital Breast Clinic transport fund.
“About 50 women per month are diagnosed with breast cancer at the Clinic, and 70% of them have a very low income – if they have one at all. Although treatment costs are covered by government, their transport costs to and from the hospital for regular radiotherapy sessions often become a barrier to entry,” said Apffelstaedt. “We are very grateful to GojiSpa for their contribution to this fund for the second year in a row.”
Candida Baard, of GojiSpa, said, “GojiSpa is passionate about working with charities and individuals which are in line with the ethos of GojiSpa. This event will be an annual one and look forward to once again partnering with Professor Apffelstaedt next year”.
Each of the women in attendance were treated to a 'Think Pink' manicure courtesy of GojiSpa, as well as a goodie bag and brunch after the talk from Apffelstaedt.
“Willowbridge would like to thank all its tenants who contributed so generously towards the amazing goodie bags,” Heinrich Annandale, of Willowbridge Shopping Centre, said.
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