Cancer war, we need govt’s support –KSB

Kennis Music Vice President and multiple award-winning gospel act, Kenny Saint Brown has said that the fight against the scourge of cancer requires a collective effort from the government, corporate organizations and individuals.more... She made this known during the unveiling of the Sing Out Childhood Cancer competition which held  at Pinefield School, Lekki on recently.  Founder of Children Living With Cancer Foundation, (CLWCF), Dr. Nneka Nwobbi  said: “ that there is no political will to drive childhood cancer awareness in Nigeria.  The annual inter school Sing out Childhood Cancer Competition is an annual singing competition that focuses on creating a sound, balanced singing competition among schools in Lagos.” “ The proceeds from the Childhood Cancer Charity Concert will be channeled towards the welfare and medication of children with cancer at the Oncology Ward,  Department of Paediatrics, University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba and the National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi Lagos respectively. “CLWCF is currently in partnership with these health facilities to provide help and care for the cancer children and support for their parents. Children Living With Cancer Foundation a non profit organization set up to cater for the welfare and medication of children living with cancer and provide support for their parents. The occasion was also used to present of Kenny St Brown as the brand ambassador for CLCWF.  The inter-school Sing out Childhood Cancer Competition is an annual singing competition that focuses on creating a resounding, balanced singing competition among schools in Lagos. It is also used to raise funds for children with cancer with the objective of nurturing children to imbibe the culture of helping people in need, whilst teaching them to show care, love and understanding to people who are unable to help themselves.