We are pleased to share with you the impact of our recent Machik Mammogram Screenings, held in the Tibetan settlements of Karnataka in South India. The aim of this second annual initiative has been to provide access to free breast cancer screenings to Tibetan and Indian women in rural areas. For most of the participants, this was their first chance for a mammogram screening.
Global Collaboration
Heartfelt thanks to our esteemed local partners, Tsering Youdon and Sonam Tsering of Orange Diagnostic Laboratory, Hunsur Tibetan Healthcare workers Lhawang and Tashi and the remarkable team lead by Pratima Shankar and her team from Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation, who played a pivotal role in making this program a success. Working together, we were able to offer free breast cancer screenings to 79 all rural women from two locations.
Growing Impact: Bylakuppe to Hunsur
Building on the achievements of 2023, where both Tibetan and Indian women in Bylakuppe received free mammograms for the first time, we extended our program to the Hunsur Tibetan settlement this year. This expansion reflects our commitment to reaching more women and promoting early detection. This year screened over 40 women in Bylakuppe and around 40 women in Hunsur.
Date: 26 February, 2024
Venue: Orange Diagnostic Laboratory, Camp 1, Bylakuppe, Karnataka
Appointments: Scheduled through call or text
Date: 27 February 2024
Venue: Pende Hospital, Hunsur, Karnataka
Appointments: Walk-ins or schedule by email
Early Bookings: A Key to Success
We are grateful for the overwhelming response from the Tibetan and Indian women of Bylakuppe and Hunsur. We are committed to returning next year to offer this service again and include more communities. Moving forward, we encourage everyone to book appointments early to secure a spot for a vital breast cancer screening.
Spread the Word: Post-Event Action
If you were part of this initiative, we encourage you to share your experience and the importance of early detection with friends and family. For those who missed it, stay tuned for future opportunities!
Special recognition goes to the dedicated team at the Orange Diagnostic Lab, a Tibetan-led clinic in Bylakuppe, to the Hunsur Tibetan Healthcare workers and the Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation which brings a fully equipped bus to reach rural women. Their unwavering collective commitment is truly inspiring and impactful.
Awareness Brochure: Download and Share!
The Tibetan-language mammogram awareness brochure is available for free to download. Share it with your loved ones and your community to continue spreading awareness.
Global Collaboration
Heartfelt thanks to our esteemed local partners, Tsering Youdon and Sonam Tsering of Orange Diagnostic Laboratory, Hunsur Tibetan Healthcare workers Lhawang and Tashi and the remarkable team lead by Pratima Shankar and her team from Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation, who played a pivotal role in making this program a success. Working together, we were able to offer free breast cancer screenings to 79 all rural women from two locations.
Growing Impact: Bylakuppe to Hunsur
Building on the achievements of 2023, where both Tibetan and Indian women in Bylakuppe received free mammograms for the first time, we extended our program to the Hunsur Tibetan settlement this year. This expansion reflects our commitment to reaching more women and promoting early detection. This year screened over 40 women in Bylakuppe and around 40 women in Hunsur.
Date: 26 February, 2024
Venue: Orange Diagnostic Laboratory, Camp 1, Bylakuppe, Karnataka
Appointments: Scheduled through call or text
Date: 27 February 2024
Venue: Pende Hospital, Hunsur, Karnataka
Appointments: Walk-ins or schedule by email
Early Bookings: A Key to Success
We are grateful for the overwhelming response from the Tibetan and Indian women of Bylakuppe and Hunsur. We are committed to returning next year to offer this service again and include more communities. Moving forward, we encourage everyone to book appointments early to secure a spot for a vital breast cancer screening.
Spread the Word: Post-Event Action
If you were part of this initiative, we encourage you to share your experience and the importance of early detection with friends and family. For those who missed it, stay tuned for future opportunities!
Special recognition goes to the dedicated team at the Orange Diagnostic Lab, a Tibetan-led clinic in Bylakuppe, to the Hunsur Tibetan Healthcare workers and the Poorna Sudha Cancer Foundation which brings a fully equipped bus to reach rural women. Their unwavering collective commitment is truly inspiring and impactful.
Awareness Brochure: Download and Share!
The Tibetan-language mammogram awareness brochure is available for free to download. Share it with your loved ones and your community to continue spreading awareness.
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We extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated and supported our Machik Mammogram Camps, including a new volunteer, Tenzin Woeser. Together, we can make a difference for women in the fight against breast cancer.
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