One Communications’ ongoing cancer awareness campaign, which has a significant focus on empowering the Champions of Hope programme, received a major boost from SBM Offshore Guyana, its ‘Lead Hero for Hope’.
In a release issued last Wednesday, One Communications noted that this marked the third consecutive year of SBM Offshore Guyana’s partnership in the fight against cancer, and underscored continued dedication to raising awareness and providing tangible support to those affected.
Champions of Hope is a group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) collaborating with One Communications that includes Beacon Foundation, Guyana Cancer Society, Giving Hope Foundation, Cancer Insti-tute of Guyana, Debra Shipley George Go Care Foundation, Recover Guyana, and the Periwinkle Club Inc.
The Champions of Hope group provides critical emotional and psychological support to those affected by cancer and is dedicated to uplifting cancer survivors, fighters, and caregivers. SBM Offshore Guyana’s support is expected to enhance this outreach, the release said.
Explaining the continued support, SBM Offshore Guyana General Manager Martin Cheong was quoted as saying, “Care is an integral part of our values. We welcome opportunities such as these to give back to the community and people who are affected by breast cancer. Through our support for Pinktober, we hope to positively impact Guyanese by supporting awareness efforts and contributing to increased access to screenings and healthcare.”
According to the release, with SBM Offshore Guyana on board, One Communications will be able to expand support to local NGOs working with cancer patients, ensuring they have access to the resources and assistance they need. Funds will also go towards organising educational outreaches, providing medical screenings, and sharing survivor stories to promote early detection and encourage others battling cancer.
President of ATN International Operations and CEO of One Communications, Damian Blackburn, expressed gratitude to SBM Offshore Guyana. “SBM Offshore Guyana’s continued support over the past three years has been instrumental in advancing our cancer awareness efforts,” the release quoted him as saying. “This year’s support will directly benefit the Champions of Hope programme, empowering NGOs that serve as the backbone for survivors and caregivers. Together, we will amplify their stories, raise awareness about early detection, and offer hope to all those impacted by cancer.”
