Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu : The Maiden Polo Against Cancer Charity Match
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu posted on LinkedIn:
“To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the annual Walk Away Cancer event, the Medicaid CF in partnership with Guards Polo Club Abuja, proudly presents the Maiden Polo Against Cancer Charity Match.
This initiative underscores the power of sports as an impactful tool for raising cancer awareness across diverse communities.
The match will serve as a tribute to the strength and resilience of cancer patients, inspiring hope and solidarity.
Date: Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Venue: Guards Polo Club, Nigerian Army Polo Resort, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, FCT
Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Free entry for Walk Away Cancer outfits (available for purchase at the entrance).”
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, UICC President-Elect of 2024-2026, a UICC Board Member, a Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, and the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC). Dr. Bagudu is working with the state ministries of health, education, and women’s affairs to implement programs to sustainably improve menstrual hygiene, girl-child education, economic empowerment of women, and put an end to gender-based violence. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a member of the Editorial Board of OncoDaily.
-
ASCO Annual Meeting
May 30 - June 4, 2024
-
Yvonne Award 2024
May 31, 2024
-
OncoThon 2024, Online
Feb. 15, 2024
-
Global Summit on War & Cancer 2023, Online
Dec. 14-16, 2023