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70214
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 20:13
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MALAYSIAN CHARITY EVENT A LA `AUSTRALIA`S BIGGEST MORNING TEA` FOR CANCER
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The concept of 'Australia's Biggest
Morning Tea' which gathers members of society to sit and have a cup of tea while
raising funds is coming to Malaysia.
National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) honorary advisor Datuk Zuraidah Atan
said a fund-raising event would be held in Malaysia to raise public awareness on
cancer, modelled after Australia's biggest morning tea, which had been held for
the past 16 years.
"We are organising this event together with the Breast Cancer Welfare
Association (BCWA). It is initiated by the Australian High Commission to educate
the public on breast cancer and women's health.
"Malaysian women's awareness on cancer, especially breast cancer, is still
not up to the mark. We hope by organising this inaugural event, it will increase
their knowledge on the major causes of cancer deaths among Malaysian women," she
told reporters here Monday.
She said for a local flavour, the tea event would be known as "Jamuan Teh
Malaysia" with the theme, "Each Cup Is Worth It...In The Fight Against Cancer".
It will be held all over the country from Aug 13 to 16, with the launching
on Aug 13 at the Prince Hotel and Residence here.
Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Penny Williams is urging Malaysians
to participate in the event to raise funds for BCWA and NCSM to enable them to
continue offering their services to the public.
"This event is one of Australia's best known and respected charity events.
Last year alone, it raised A$10 million.
"The idea is for people to come together and have a cup of tea at the
university, workplace or school and making a small donation to cancer charity,"
she said after the soft launch of the Malaysian event.
BCWA president Ranjit Kaur said: "The basic concept of 'Jamuan Teh Malaysia'
is for interested individuals, organisations, communities or schools to host
the event to raise funds. We do not have a targeted amount.
"The reality in Malaysia is that women with cancer are seeking treatment in
hospitals at a late stage. Studies by local doctors show that the delay in
presenting the disease is due to poor referral systems, a strong belief in
traditional medicine, poverty and fear or denial."
-- BERNAMA
Morning Tea' which gathers members of society to sit and have a cup of tea while
raising funds is coming to Malaysia.
National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) honorary advisor Datuk Zuraidah Atan
said a fund-raising event would be held in Malaysia to raise public awareness on
cancer, modelled after Australia's biggest morning tea, which had been held for
the past 16 years.
"We are organising this event together with the Breast Cancer Welfare
Association (BCWA). It is initiated by the Australian High Commission to educate
the public on breast cancer and women's health.
"Malaysian women's awareness on cancer, especially breast cancer, is still
not up to the mark. We hope by organising this inaugural event, it will increase
their knowledge on the major causes of cancer deaths among Malaysian women," she
told reporters here Monday.
She said for a local flavour, the tea event would be known as "Jamuan Teh
Malaysia" with the theme, "Each Cup Is Worth It...In The Fight Against Cancer".
It will be held all over the country from Aug 13 to 16, with the launching
on Aug 13 at the Prince Hotel and Residence here.
Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Penny Williams is urging Malaysians
to participate in the event to raise funds for BCWA and NCSM to enable them to
continue offering their services to the public.
"This event is one of Australia's best known and respected charity events.
Last year alone, it raised A$10 million.
"The idea is for people to come together and have a cup of tea at the
university, workplace or school and making a small donation to cancer charity,"
she said after the soft launch of the Malaysian event.
BCWA president Ranjit Kaur said: "The basic concept of 'Jamuan Teh Malaysia'
is for interested individuals, organisations, communities or schools to host
the event to raise funds. We do not have a targeted amount.
"The reality in Malaysia is that women with cancer are seeking treatment in
hospitals at a late stage. Studies by local doctors show that the delay in
presenting the disease is due to poor referral systems, a strong belief in
traditional medicine, poverty and fear or denial."
-- BERNAMA
