The CARE Project
The Cancer Awareness and Resources for Empowerment. Uniting Against Cancer, One Woman at a Time.
The CARE Project focuses on raising awareness and providing support for gynecological (cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar) cancer patients to drive early diagnosis. To achieve this, The CARE Project employs a multifaceted approach which includes encouraging regular screenings and prompt medical consultations, education for patients and their family or caregivers, food and wig donation drives, and transportation services for patients. Our goal is to provide a hostel for out-of-town patients to ensure safe, hygienic accommodations during treatment.
The CARE Project aims to demystify cancer and ensure every woman has access to essential diagnostic tools and treatments.
achievements
Partnered with a nonprofit and oncology nurses in Ghana to identify and reach patients in need.
Collaborated with salons to collect, refurbish, and donate wigs to cancer patients.
Organized a canned food drive and donated meals and meal replacement shakes.
Partnered with rideshare companies to shuttle patients to treatment.
