Sapona Yarns, Asheboro, NC
Sapona Yarns (Estd, 1836), Asheboro: A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Rick Nunley, Ms. Sanghamitra Dutta, Ms. Marisol Vazquez, and the entire organizing team at Sapona Yarns for supporting the cause and inviting me to conduct Breast Cancer Early Detection Workshops on October 27 and November 3, 2026.
It was my privilege to engage with the employees and share insights on breast cancer awareness, early detection and screening, treatment, patient support, and Breast Cancer Hub (BCH)'s grassroots, end-to-end model of cancer care.
I was particularly touched by the opportunity to meet the dedicated teams behind Sapona Yarns and witness their enthusiasm, commitment, and engagement. The participants showed great interest in our breast screening prototype model, which simulates human breast lumps and provides a hands-on learning experience to understand the importance of recognizing suspicious changes.
On behalf of BCH, we distributed brochures outlining our 100% FREE grassroots services, along with direct contact information so that anyone identifying a suspicious case can reach out to me for treatment guidance, navigation, and support. The brochures also featured QR codes providing easy access to our educational resources, including:
Breast Self-Exam Cards for Her and Him in 28 languages.
Early detection cards for various cancers.
Our one-of-a-kind BCH Know Your Breasts App, available in 28 languages and designed for all genders.
Direct contact information for individuals seeking guidance or noticing suspicious symptoms.
We also shared BCH's color-coded wristbands and keyrings: Pink representing breast cancer in women, Blue representing breast cancer in men, and Purple representing all cancers and all genders, symbolizing unity and inclusion. Bookmarks featuring ribbon colors representing different cancers were also distributed to further promote awareness and solidarity.
Another important part of our presentation was introducing BCH's handcrafted Patient Care Packages, lovingly created by our dedicated volunteer seamstresses. Each package includes post surgery drainage tube holder apron with pockets, heart-shaped pillow with a pocket for hot/cold packs to provide post-surgical relief, a chemotherapy port seatbelt pillow for comfort during travel, soft hats for those experiencing chemotherapy-related scalp sensitivity, and handmade cards featuring original, uplifting artwork.
These care packages go beyond physical comfort; they represent hope, love, compassion, and unwavering support for individuals navigating their cancer journey.
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/