IN an inspiring demonstration of solidarity with persons living with breast cancer, thousands on Sunday came together for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk through the streets of Georgetown.
The activity, dubbed a “Cancer Awareness Walk”, was the initiative of the Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and the Cancer Institute of Guyana.

Setting aside other engagements for the morning, thousands of young men and women, and in some cases accompanied by their very young children, converged at Independence Park (also known as Parade Ground), Middle Street, taking off at 06:00hrs for a spirited walk through the streets of Georgetown.

First Lady of Guyana, Sandra Granger, was among the persons leading the walk.
The parade wended its way east into Middle Street, south along Waterloo Street, east into Church Street and north into Irving Street, west into Lamaha Street, south into Camp Street and then west into Middle Street, returning to Independence Park.
The parade route which was measured at approximately 8,000 steps per person, covered by some 3,000 plus persons, amassed more than 25M steps during the event in support of victims of breast cancer and to raise awareness of the disease.

Back at Independence Park, the enthusiastic advocates were challenged to demonstrate how energised they were, firstly by engaging in 20 rigid squats.
This was followed by a spontaneous up-tempo rhythm that prompted many to showcase their dexterity for several minutes on end.

In conclusion, the longest cancer survivors were acknowledged and presented with certificates and hampers. Also receiving certificates were medical practitioners, NGOs and others who have been making positive contributions to the fight against breast cancer in Guyana.