11/10/2026
Tackling Breast Cancer Together: Health, Community & Rugby! 🏉🌸
On Saturday, October 10, the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) partnered with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Women’s Commission at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Around 150 participants— including national players (The Eagles), educators, youth, and community members from Nima and Madina — joined us for a day focused on preventive health and fun.
Highlights from the day:
🎀 Free Screening & Education: Led by Nurse Grace Essien (Greater Accra Regional Hospital - Ridge / Head of Medic, GRFU & World Rugby FAIR Educator) and Ms. Wilhelmina Kassah Atutornu (Wilekas Massage / World Rugby L2 Medic), emphasizing self-exams, risk factors, and the key message: “Early Action, Better Outcome.”
T1 Rugby Fun Tournament: Four teams battled in World Rugby’s inclusive, non-contact format for 1st to 4th place.
Community Games: From Lime & Spoon and Bottle Flip challenges to an exciting Sack Race — with GRFU President Ms. Rafatu Inusah joining in on the field!
🍜 Refreshments & Rewards: Indomie mounted a tent and cooked fresh, hot noodles on-site for all participants, plus drinks and pastries served by Ghana Rugby. Gift hampers from Sunda International (Softcare), Kivo, Indomie and GRFU for winners, volunteers and ground staff — everyone went home with something!
A heartfelt thank you to Rugby Africa President Mr. Herbert Mensah, Madam Erica Amoako, Edward Hear, our sponsors, National Sports Authority, amazing volunteers, and media partners GTV, GH Sports News & GH Talk News for making this impact possible.
Early detection saves lives. Remember to prioritize your regular checks! 💖
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Indomie Ghana
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World Rugby