On Saturday,October 22nd, 2011, the wives of members of the Executive Council and the wives of members of the Legislative Council of Delta State slugged it out in a football match in support of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.
After a brief speech by the Founder of the Foundation, Orode Jade Okpu, the mood was set and the match kicked off at 4 p.m.
At half-time, the foundation’s Doctor took spectators on a session to enlighten them about the disease and those interested were taken to the screening room to be checked and examined. Over 40 women signed up to be screened and 3 were had lumps in their breast.
The match continued with lots of moments worthy of remembrance.
The First Lady of Delta State, Mrs. Sheila Roli Uduaghan, was available amidst celebrations to give remarks about the day’s event, she said, “It’s been a wonderful experience and this novelty match shows the unity and love between Delta women and their concern for things that will improve their health and those of their families.”
