2016 Mausgras Campaign

The Mausgras campaign aimed to change the way of thinking and give men the opportunity and confidence to learn and talk about men’s cancer, promoting action when needed.

In a statement, the Foundation said: “The PNGCF wants to encourage the men of PNG to start the conversation about cancer and educate them on how they can protect themselves, their families and friends from the disease.

Corporate Sales Manager of Digicel Business, Peta Kanawai, said this yesterday when presenting two smartphones and over K2000 to the PNG Cancer Foundation in Port Moresby.

Digicel PNG partnered with the Cancer Foundation to deliver two awareness workshops this year and has since continued on with the donation of two phones and cash.

“For Digicel to partner together with the Cancer Foundation and also through Women in Leadership League, it actually empowers our own staff and creates that awareness,” she said.

Sponsored by the National Gaming Control Board, Moore Printing, DHL and the Royal Papua Yacht Club, the workshop is part of the PNG Cancer Foundation 2016 Mausgras Campaign to support the Men’s Cancer Awareness month.

Cancer researcher, bioethicist and medical oncologist, Ian Olver, conducted basic educational awareness on what cancer is, the early signs and symptoms to look for including what preventative lifestyle choices that can be made to reduce the risk of the disease.