Bermuda CableVision recognized Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s most prolific volunteers, with Renee Carter, Jan Fraser and Audrey Morbey all honoured with a Bermuda Cablevision Community Service Award.
Congratulations to our volunteers - the awards are well deserved. This is small token of our appreciation for all you have done and currently do to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Renee Carter, herself a breast cancer survivor until this summer when cancer returned, has organised an annual event for the past three years. As a result, Ms Carterhas raised over $20,000 on behalf of Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
This year’s theme is, “Life after Cancer.” The event has become a popular fixture on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month calendar, attracting 75-150 people each year to listen to inspiring survival stories, sip cocktails, take part in a raffle and silent auction, and to enjoy entertainment and refreshments throughout the evening.
This year’s event is taking place on Saturday night [Oct.15] at Gosling’s Wine Cellar on Dundonald Street, 7-10pm. A minimum donation of $25 is suggested for entry.
Inspired by her mother who beat breast cancer, Jan Fraser began supporting Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre four years ago. Having participated in several long-distance fundraising walks in the U.S., which were followed by survivors’ ceremonies, Ms Fraser identified an opportunity to hold a similar uplifting event in Bermuda after the annual Breast Cancer Fun Walk.
Ms Fraser, a professional speaker and trainer, coaches cancer survivors to speak at the event about their experiences and encourage regular breast screenings. The Survivors’ Ceremony, which just took place last night in Barr’s Park, typically attracts 50-75 survivors to the stage to celebrate life after cancer.
Ms Fraser also works with local cancer care charity, P.A.L.S., and within the community to promote the message of the awareness campaign, “Finding the cure starts with prevention.”
Audrey Morbey began volunteering for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, along with two other local charities, when she retired. Over the last ten years, Audrey has been an instrumental committee member for the charity’s annual tag day.
Ms Morbey is responsible for collecting money in St. George’s and St. David’s and has been successful in raising in the region of $20,000 each year. She is recognised by the charity for her ability to connect with people and she uses this strength to volunteer her time throughout the year for various Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre events.
NOTE: Picture is of Tara Soares on behalf of Audrey Morbey
