First Couple Attends Fundraising Gala Dinner Of Cancer Society of Maldives

Yesterday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed attended the annual Fundraising Gala Dinner organized by the Cancer Society of Maldives. This year’s edition of the Gala dinner also marks the 10^th anniversary of the Cancer Society of Maldives, commemorated during the glittering event held in Hotel Jen last night.

During the dinner, six recipients were presented with awards, acknowledging their exceptional contribution to the Cancer Society. The President handed over the accolades to three individuals whilst the First Lady handed over the awards to three companies who have greatly contributed to the society. At the dinner, the President and First Lady also inaugurated an awareness campaign and took part in the ‘Let’s Get Active’ movement as well.

The Gala dinner night held yearly is an initiative undertaken by the Cancer Society of Maldives to raise funds for cancer screening and to create awareness about the importance of early detection, diagnosis. Through this, the society advocates and promotes healthier lifestyles among the Maldivian community.

Founded with the aim of contributing towards the well-being of community via cancer awareness, the Cancer Society of Maldives drives many efforts to achieve its aim. This includes providing support to cancer patients, circulating information and resources and prioritizing cancer research by a dedicated patient registry database in the Maldives. Through all this means, the society strives to elevate the experience of people fighting cancer.