Former Miss
World Ashwarya Rai will visit Pakistan next month as Goodwill
Ambassador to raise support for newly launched Pink Ribbon
Campaign.
The pink ribbon is an international symbol of support
for breast cancer awareness for more than ten years. Every
year in October, citizens are urged to wear pink ribbons
in honor of women who are now courageously fighting the
battle with breast cancer. The pink ribbon is an emblem
of hope for breast cancer sufferers and for everyone working
to fight this curable disease.
Ashwarya has shown deep concern about the growing rate
of breast cancer in Pakistan and lack of awareness of
the fatal disease in this part of the world. She is also
a great supporter of people to people contact between
India and Pakistan.
Another international celebrity who has shown her support
for the breast cancer awareness campaign in Pakistan is
British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Mrs. Cherie Blair.
In her special message of support Mrs. Cherie Blair has
said "Having lost a very dear aunt to breast cancer,
I am determined to help keep women talking about the signs,
how to spot them and what to do if they find a breast
change. That is one of the reasons why, for the last seven
years, I've been Patron of Breast Cancer Care, the organization
that has been listening and talking to people about breast
cancer for over 30 years. I'm lucky to be able to help
spread a vital message that I'm passionate about -- that
all women, regardless of age or background, need to know
their own bodies; and should feel able to talk to their
doctor should they find a change in their breast that's
unusual for them. I send my best wishes and support you
in your efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer".
