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DUNKIN' FOR BOOBIES

MAKING A SPLASH: Dunkin' for Boobies, the annual cancer fund raising event, which was held on Friday at Radio House.

THE third annual ‘Dunkin for Boobies’ cancer awareness event on Friday morning raised an estimated $4,000 in just over three hours as generous motorists and enthusiastic participants revelled in the opportunity to contribute to a good cause.

Corporate figures and radio personalities took to Shirley Street from 6am, enlisting the aid of all Bahamians in the fight against breast cancer, all in fun and vibrant environment.

With live broadcasts being provided by the crews from 100 JAMZ, Y98.7 FM and the KISS FM 96 morning shows, volunteers from both Radio House, led by JJ McKenzie, Director of Promotions/Online Marketing, and the Cancer Society of the Bahamas, lead by cancer survivor Melissa Major, collected funds from commuters.

“Breast Cancer has affected everyone in the Bahamas in one way or another,” Ms McKenzie, host of the Midday Juice show, told The Tribune. She added that cancer remains the leading cause of death among women and continues to be a deadly disease that needs to be stopped. “To see the support from our listeners and clients every year is so touching, and to share stories of survival is what it is all about.”

New Oriental Cleaners, Wok N Roll restaurant, Sunshine Insurance, CIBC Bank and Bahamas Waste were all among companies that raised $300, the amount required from employees to dunk their bosses in the water tank outside Radio House.

Additionally, the One on One Pre-school in Centreville, regulars at the event, hit the $300 donation mark. Last year the school held its own fundraiser and raised $800 that it subsequently donated to Dunkin’ for Boobies.

Other donors included Smooth Grooves Cafe and Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn.

Over the three years of the event organisers have raised $13,000, all donated to various anti-cancer initiatives around the country. October isd designated Beast Cancer Awareneness month.