The Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (SKPR) celebrated 15 years of advocacy and support for breast cancer survivors at a gala dinner.
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (SKPR) celebrated 15 years of advocacy and support for breast cancer survivors at a gala dinner, using the milestone to launch a drive for a new generation of volunteers to ensure its legacy continues.
Held at the Hakka Hall here, the event themed “Unbreakable in Pink: Celebrating Love, Life and Legacy” saw community leaders, survivors and medical partners gather to honour the organisation’s journey.
SKPR president Christy Fe Salazar, a 17-year breast cancer survivor, reflected on the organisation’s origins, which began as a small, courageous group of women.
“What started as a humble effort to raise awareness about breast cancer has now grown into a powerful movement of hope, strength and sisterhood,“ she said.
Christy described the theme, “Unbreakable in Pink“, as deeply personal, symbolising a transformation “from fear to faith, and from surviving to thriving.”
She outlined the three core values that have guided SKPR: love, which drives compassion; life, which provides strength; and legacy, the mission to empower others.
While the journey has faced challenges such as the recent pandemic, Christy affirmed that “SKPR’s spirit remained unbreakable.”
Looking forward, she emphasised the focus on sustainability to expand outreach and support across Sabah.
The event also served as a moment of gratitude.
Christy paid tribute to founder Datin Lucilla Pang, past and present members, volunteers, medical partners and families who have supported the cause.
In a show of ongoing community support, the Association of Private Practitioners Sabah donated RM10,000 to bolster SKPR’s initiatives.
The gala was attended by guest of honour Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki, CEO of the Sabah International Convention Centre.
The celebration culminated with a cake-cutting ceremony led by Rosmawati, Christy, Lucilla and former SKPR presidents, marking a decade and a half of unwavering commitment to breast cancer survivors in Sabah.
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