‘Early detection saves lives’, Pinktober launched in Tonga

A morning tea was held in Nuku’alofa today to launch the annual breast cancer awareness campaign Pinktober, which is commemorated in the month of October.

The launch was graced by the patron of Tonga Breast Cancer Society, Her Royal Highness Princess Pilolevu.

Guests also heard from Monica Tu’ipulotu about her experiences as a survivor of breast cancer.   

In support of Pinktober, Digicel launched on 1 October, its nation-wide special offer of Huawei Y3 phone for $149 pa’anga with free sim and 1GB data valid for five days.

$1 from every handset sold will be donated to Tonga Breast Cancer Society. 

 

Photo courtesy of Maroon Photography