In an offer of compassion and community, the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group joined forces with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for a morning of sisterhood and encouragement at the Princess Margaret Hospital’s Oncology Department. The sorority treated patients to a comforting breakfast of chicken salad, tuna salad, and grits, accompanied by teas and coconut water – nourishment for both body and spirit. Sister Sister Founder Nurse Charlene McPhee joined volunteers and survivors as they presented soft blankets to patients, a gesture of warmth both literal and figurative made even more meaningful in the chill of the chemo ward.
As part of Sister Sister’s support network, community organizations and survivors often join in with outreach efforts, reminding patients that they are not fighting alone – and that a diagnosis is not a death sentence. Each act of service, whether offering a meal, a word of encouragement, or a warm blanket, strengthens the circle of hope that sustains so many on the journey to healing.
Throughout October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ports International is encouraging healthcare workers to wear pink gloves to raise awareness, with part proceeds going to Sister Sister to support their ongoing outreach programs. From breakfasts at oncology, to supplying the ports necessary for patients to receive chemotherapy, Sister Sister continues to serve as a vital partner for those affected by breast cancer. For more information, to volunteer, or to donate, visit www.sistersisterbahamas.com or call 242-326-1929.
