In an inspiring display of community support, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre’s (SLBMC) annual PINKparty raised record funds to support cancer care and early detection.

To date, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟳𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗫𝗖𝗗, surpassing organizers’ expectations. Now in its 12th year, the PINKparty continues to bring together individuals, organizations, and businesses united by one cause—to strengthen breast cancer care and help the hospital acquire a new mammogram system valued at approximately $250,000 USD.

“Like other public institutions, we face mounting budget constraints; yet the urgency of breast cancer—its prevention, detection, and treatment—cannot wait,” said 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽, 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. “Anything we can do to enhance the care we provide can’t come fast enough—for patients, for their loved ones, and for us. That includes ensuring we have a reliable mammogram service.

Over the years, we’ve heard countless stories from families, friends, and colleagues affected by this disease—and that shared urgency is what unites us.

This year, we had the most group registrations ever—that’s urgency uniting. We raised the most funds ever—that’s urgency uniting. And we’re determined to raise what it takes to purchase that mammogram system—because that’s the urgent need. We’re this far ahead because of the incredible support of our community—and we’re deeply grateful for it.”

𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲-𝗝𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀, 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, praised the collective effort, noting:

“This is an incredible testament to what happens when a community comes together for a shared purpose. Every contribution—big or small—moves us closer to our goal of ensuring that every woman continues to have access to timely breast cancer screening and care. We are so grateful to everyone who continues to walk, dance, and give for this cause.”

To learn more or to donate to the campaign, visit the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Facebook page or call 484-2711/92.