Carolina Bongo Mela hosted by Probasi of Charlotte
Carolina Bongo Mela hosted by Probasi of Charlotte: On behalf of Breast Cancer Hub (BCH), we are extremely thankful to the Executive Committee and volunteers of Probasi for giving BCH the opportunity to generate cancer awareness and support our cause.
A huge shoutout to the BCH ambassadors-Shriya Jaishankar, Hansini Baranakunta, Nishanth Kalidindi, Sai Narayanam, Adrija Das, and Thiloka Male, for their outstanding efforts in raising cancer awareness. They shared valuable information about BCH’s early detection screening resources, introduced our handcrafted care packages for patients, highlighted BCH’s grassroots mission of providing diverse services completely free of charge, and guided attendees through the Activity Station, where we honored our loved ones affected by cancer (In Loving Memory of our dear ones Lost to Cancer and in Recognition of Our Fighters and Survivors)
We are deeply grateful to Dr. Lakshmi for her support at the event and also for helping with the wrap-up. We also extend our thanks to Thiloka’s parent for helping with wrap up. Huge thanks to Ms. Malobi Banerjee for kindly covering the visitor entrance fee for our volunteers.
During the outreach, we distributed brochures outlining all of our 100% free grassroots services and contact information, ensuring that anyone encountering a suspicious case can reach out to me directly for treatment guidance and support. The brochures also included QR codes for easy access to:
Breast Self-Exam Cards for Her and Him, in 27 languages
Life-saving Early detection cards for other types of prevalent cancers
Details on our one-of-a-kind “BCH Know Your Breasts” App, available in 27 languages and for all genders-the first of its kind
Direct contact info for those seeking guidance or noticing symptoms
To amplify engagement, we shared color-coded wristbands and keyrings:
Pink for breast cancer in women
Blue for breast cancer in men
Purple for all cancers and all genders-symbolizing unity
We also handed out bookmarks featuring ribbon colors of various cancers, promoting awareness, inclusion, and solidarity.
We shared details about our handcrafted Patient Care Packages, lovingly created by BCH’s dedicated volunteer seamstresses. Each set included:
A heart-shaped pillow with a pocket for hot/cold packs for post-surgery relief
A Chemo Port Car Seat Belt Pillow for travel comfort
Soft hats for those experiencing chemo-related scalp sensitivity
Handmade cards with original, uplifting artwork
These gifts go beyond physical comfort-they embody hope, love, and unwavering support.
Together, we continue to raise awareness, provide support, and most importantly-save lives.
With gratitude,
Dr Lopamudra Das Roy , on behalf of Breast Cancer Hub Family
100% BCH services are FREE and 100% of donations driven toward our Mission (Donor’s bucket of choice)
Website: https://www.breastcancerhub.org/