The event, brought together a distinguished
audience of healthcare professionals, breast
cancer survivors, doctors, women entrepreneurs
Staff Reporter
Karachi: Dawood Global Foundation’s LADIESFUND, a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and health inclusivity, hosted the 5th LADIESFUND Breast Cancer PowWow. In partnership with Mrs. Samina Alvi’s Breast Cancer Task Force, the event took place at The Buraq Center by LADIESFUND in Karachi. The gathering successfully brought together healthcare stakeholders, breast cancer survivors, doctors, women entrepreneurs, and notable personalities to promote awareness and celebrate the resilience of survivors.
Keynote Speech by Dr. Samina Alvi
Dr. Samina Alvi, Former First Lady of Pakistan and Chairperson of the Breast Cancer Task Force, was the chief guest. She praised the initiative, stating, “Breast cancer is not just a women’s issue, but a societal one. Events like these play a pivotal role in breaking stigmas, encouraging early detection, and supporting survivors. I commend Dawood Global Foundation-LADIESFUND for their unwavering commitment to health inclusivity. I urge everyone to spread the word about self-examination.”
Inspiring Stories from Survivors
The event was hosted by Tara Uzra Dawood, President of LADIESFUND. It featured inspiring stories from survivors like Simi Kamil, Fauzia Khuhro, Samina Aslam, and Dr. Faizullah Abbasi. Additionally, medical professionals, family members of those who lost loved ones to breast cancer, and media personalities like Shanaz Ramzi and Saher H. Paracha shared their experiences and perspectives.
Ms. Dawood expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m humbled to gather some of the most incredible women and minds for an action-oriented discussion on breast cancer in Pakistan.” Dr. Faizullah Abbasi’s powerful journey resonated deeply with attendees, further emphasizing the need for support and awareness.
Support from Partners and Sponsors
The event concluded with a tea, generously sponsored by Bank Islami’s Mashal division. Depilex served as the Beauty Partner, Igloo as the Ice Cream Partner, and Taskeen as the Mental Health Partner. These collaborations added to the event’s success and highlighted the importance of collective action in promoting health awareness.
Commitment to Empowering Women and Advancing Health Inclusivity
Ayesha Ashraf Jangda remarked, “LADIESFUND has done an incredible job raising awareness about breast cancer. We’re proud to share information about the free Breast Cancer Takaful embedded in our Women-centric Mashal Account.”
LADIESFUND remains committed to advancing health inclusivity and empowering women. Their ongoing initiatives continue to demonstrate that collective action leads to transformative change in the fight against breast cancer.
