Our Volunteers are Outgoing, Accommodating and Self-motivated

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Our volunteers continuously support our activities and spread Cervical Cancer awareness in different villages. Their experience and knowledge help us to develop wider networks. Through our regular camps our volunteers share their passion and experiences to spread awareness and promote change in regards to Cervical Cancer.

As one of our volunteer Rahul Chavan shared his experience “Cervical and Breast cancer are most common disease among women worldwide but if it is detected at an earlier stage then it can be treated and cured. To detect this condition PAP test and Mammography test is essential. GeBBS Foundation is actively working for the society. GeBBS Foundation along with the Zillah Parishad and the MGM doctors are continuously providing aid to the women in the rural areas through free check-up camps. These camps are organized in a well-equipped mobile van ‘Clinic on Wheels’ where the MGM doctors conduct a thorough check-up.

To spread further awareness, GeBBS Foundation had also organized a Breast cancer rally during the breast cancer awareness month i.e. October. This rally highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness, education and research. I am fortunate to be a part of this program and spread awareness. As a volunteer I could get involved in the awareness program and provide support. I feel good to give back to the society through my little contribution. I visit different parts of Aurangabad and during my visit I have realized that people are more than willing to participate if they get the support from us. Our support can save their lives!”

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