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Estate News

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS TALK

Thursday, 9 October

ink Trees for Breast Cancer Awareness lecture, these dynamic women led a warm Gardens kindly printed all posters and flyers
have become a familiar October sight and interactive discussion, encouraging free of charge. To end the morning on a
in Fourways Gardens, and this year, questions and explaining how to perform sweet note, Kelly Lombard’s Pancake Pantry
Pwe’ve taken our campaign a step self-checks, what screening and testing treated each attendee to a complimentary
further. In addition to wrapping our trees in processes involve, and what to expect in pancake.
pink, we hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness the event of a breast cancer diagnosis. They
Talk especially for the domestic workers, also shared inspiring stories of life after Estate Manager Charlene Marlin was also
nannies, and caregivers within our estate treatment, helping to demystify the subject in attendance and, as always, remains a
community. These valued members of our and bring hope through their openness and passionate advocate for charitable initiatives
community often have limited access to clear, positivity. and community upliftment. To round off the
practical information that helps make sense day, the HOA proudly presented a R2,000
of screenings, checks, and early detection. This day would not have been possible donation to Reach for Recovery – a small
without Paula Lucas from UniQ Properties, gesture of appreciation for the invaluable
On Thursday, 9 October 2025, around thirty whose generous sponsorship covered work they do in supporting those affected
ladies gathered with great excitement goodie bags, refreshments, and beverages, by breast cancer.
to learn more about this important topic making each guest feel truly appreciated
from an energetic team from Reach for – even though Paula couldn’t attend in The generosity shown by our sponsors and
Recovery Johannesburg – Bessie Tselapedi person. Party Palace added a cheerful touch residents reminds us once again that it takes
(Chairperson), Lebogang Kekana (Deputy by providing a generous discount on helium a village – and what a privilege it is to be part
Secretary), and Vicky Mothibi (Committee and balloons. At the same time, resident of a community that extends its care and
Member). Rather than delivering a formal Bothwell Chevogo from PostNet Fourways compassion to such meaningful causes.

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