CMZ and ZC GAD opens Pink October 2016

October 1, 2016

It is October once again and we have several reasons to celebrate:

* Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2016

* Pink October 2016 with October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

*  Thirteenth Anniversary of Ciudad Medical Zamboanga

CMZ together with the Gender and Development (GAD) of the City of Zamboanga opened the Pink October Celebration during the Zamboanga Hermosa 2016 Opening Salvo at the Paseo Del Mar.

The ZC Gender and Development (GAD) is composed of the Mindanao Breast Cancer support and empowerment Association (MBCSEA), Local council of Women (LCW), LGBT Alliance and the GAD Focal and Tecnical Working Group.

Dr. Filipinas Rojo with the CMZ dancers with the signature BRA (Bra to Raise awareness) of the CMZ BRA Campaign Project!

CMZ dancers with Sir Nathaniel of the WMSU Jambangan Dance Troupe

Enjoy this video as we share our participation during the Pink October Opening Salvo! Please watch us in You Tube!

The CMZ dancers together with the WMSU Jambangan Dance Troupe welcomed everyone with a dynamic "It's a Beautiful Day!" production number.

This was followed by the parade of the members of GAD, then, the flying of the fuschia pink balloons with the Breast Cancer Awareness sign for Pink October by the members of the Mindanao Breast Cancer Support and Empowerment Association (MBCSEA).

This was eventually followed by the Interbarangay Bandoreal competition.

Dr. Mila Fernandez, Hon. Myra Paz Abubakar and Kiamee Abubakar of GAD with the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Team

CMZ would like to thank GAD for still inviting us to be a partner, with Dr. Mila Fernandez, Hon. Myra Paz Abubakar and Kiamee Abubakar, together with the ZC Human Resource Office (secretariat through Ms Charmaine Faustino), Local Council of Women (LCW) and the Mindanao Breast Cancer Support and Empowerment Association (MBCSEA).

 Love your breast. Have them checked.

At Age 20, do a monthly BREAST SELF EXAM

At Age 30, visit your doctor or the Breast Wellness Center for a CLINICAL BREAST EXAM

At Age 45, annual MAMMOGRAPHY 

is the best screening test!

Early detection and treatment of Breast Cancer save lives!!!

CMZ B.R.A. Drop Box Decorating Contest 2014 Winners

Phase 1 of the CMZ B.R.A. (Bra to Raise Awareness) Campaign Project is the CMZ B.R.A. Drop Box Decorating Contest. 

February 3 marked the Day of Judging for the Best B.R.A. Drop Boxes!

The whole array of beautifully decorated drop boxes were so fabulous. We are sure our judges had a difficult time trying to weigh whether each box had the right balance of creativity and message expressed! 

After careful scrutiny, the judges, City Councilor Hon. Myra Paz Abubakar, Ms. Mila Arieta (Zamboanga Today), Ms. Florence Alcazar (Mindanao Breast Cancer Support and Empowerment Association), Mr. Dante Corteza (Zamboanga Times) and  International artist Mr. Rameer Tawasil chose these winners:

First Place: HEMODIALYSIS

Second Place: WARD E (Medical Ward)

Third Place: Emergency Room

Juror's Choice:
CSR, DIETARY, LAUNDRY

MEDICAL RECORDS, REHAB

ADMINISTRATION, HR

You will come across one or more of these attractive B.R.A.boxes around Zamboanga City this February and March 2014 during the B.R.A. Collection period. 

We hope these B.R.A. boxes do get your attention and entice you to read the messages AND... just maybe...encourages you to be part of this activity as well by dropping your old and used bras for a cause. Again, old and used bras which will not be used as relief goods so don't be shy if these bras may be non-usable.

These are our messages for the Zamboanga City community and to the world:

Bra to Raise Awareness Campaign

Love Your Breasts...

Have them Checked!

Early detection and early treatment save lives!

The awareness starts with us!

By March 20, 2014, watch for the unveiling of the Installation Art for Breast Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness at the Ciudad Medical Zamboanga and you will find out the reason behind all the effort we have now on bra collection for this noble advocacy. 

We do want you to be part of this Breast Wellness campaign!