Daffodil Golf Cup raises K117,000 for cancer

Heli Solutions Ltd are the 2017 Daffodil Cup champions in the annual Oil Search Port Moresby Daffodil Corporate Golf Challenge held last Friday.
With the tremendous support of the business community, K117,500 was raised to support the work of PNG Cancer Foundation.
“The annual Port Moresby Daffodil Corporate Golf Challenge has been sponsored by Oil Search since 2003, to raise funds to help fight cancer in PNG,” Oil Serach communications manager Ruth Waram said.
“All proceeds raised from this event will go towards supporting the tremendous work of PNG Cancer Foundation in reducing the threat and impact of cancer through education, prevention and clinical support.”
According to Dadi Toka Jr, chief executive officer of the foundation, funds from the challenge will go towards bringing cancer education and awareness programmes to various communities and schools throughout the country next year.
“The PNG Institute of Medical Research estimates that one in 10 deaths in PNG is cancer-related and August which is Daffodil Month, is aimed at providing hope for a healthier nation by encouraging Papua New Guineans to challenge themselves to reduce their risk of cancer by making healthy lifestyle choices,” Toka said.
“Eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and don’t smoke, don’t chew betel nut and reduce your alcohol intake.
“Start the conversation about cancer prevention today. Protect your family from cancer.”
Toka expressed appreciation to Oil Search and the business community for actively being involved in the work of Cancer Foundation PNG.