The Airport Customer Service (ACS) team of Delta Air Lines, with Women in Aviation and its partners, has donated an amount of GHC20,000 to the Breast Cancer Survivors Association of Breast Care International, at a free breast screening and health talk at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.
The event brought together aviation professionals, healthcare partners, breast cancer survivors, and members of the general public to champion early detection, raise awareness of the dangers of late detection, and inspire a culture of proactive health among women.
Speaking at the event, Sarah Annan, Operations Service Manager for Delta Air Lines in Ghana, highlighted the airline’s continued dedication to promoting women’s health and strengthening communities across the country.
“This year holds special significance for Delta as we celebrate 100 years of connecting the world, 19 years of serving Ghana, and 20 years of partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
“In Ghana, this is our way of supporting Breast Cancer Survivors of the Breast Care International. Through the free breast screening today, we aim to empower women in aviation and beyond to take charge of their well-being through awareness and early detection,” she said.
The donation is the result of money raised during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October through voluntary contributions from customers, airport staff, and partners.
Expressing her appreciation, Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International, commended Delta and its partners for their support of BCI breast cancer survivors
“We are deeply grateful to Delta Air Lines and its partners for their support to breast cancer survivors, as well as their continued investment in breast cancer awareness and prevention efforts in Ghana. Their contribution and collaboration have helped us reach thousands of women with education, screening, and hope. This partnership continues to save lives, and we look forward to building on it in the years ahead.”
Dr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Wiafe Addai pointed out that a breast cancer diagnosis is not a life sentence and called on women to make early detection and regular self-examinations a priority. She noted that timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment significantly improve outcomes and stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity and minimizing risk factors such as alcohol use and smoking, to support overall breast health.
The event drew participation from staff and representatives of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Immigration Service, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority. Attendees benefited from free breast cancer screenings, educational materials, and counselling sessions led by medical professionals.
Since 2005, Delta employees and customers worldwide have raised over $33 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), funding 132 research projects and more than 660,000 hours of groundbreaking scientific work. In Ghana, Delta’s partnership with Breast Care International, spanning nearly a decade, continues to advance breast cancer awareness, promote early detection, and bring hope to communities across the country.
