By: Aminata Sesay
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving community health and supporting women’s empowerment, Marampa Mines Limited has partnered for the third consecutive year with the Well Woman Clinic to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The collaboration was marked by an annual sponsored walk, run, and cycle event held in Freetown.
During the event, Ms. Jasmine Roberts, Executive Board Member of Marampa Mines, emphasized the company’s continued support for the Well Woman Clinic, calling the initiative “a worthy cause that aligns with Marampa Mines’ values of community engagement and health promotion.”
“This is the third year in a row that Marampa Mines has supported the Well Woman Clinic for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this walk,” Ms. Roberts stated. “We are particularly proud to be part of the Clinic’s 20th anniversary celebrations, especially as they have extended their outreach to our host communities in Marampa and Maforki. The clinic has provided breast cancer, cervical cancer, and STD screenings for over 240 women in these areas.”
Ms. Roberts further highlighted that beyond sponsorship, the partnership reflects Marampa Mines’ broader mission to enhance healthcare access in its operational areas. “We are glad that through this collaboration, the Well Woman Clinic has been able to support women in our mining communities, ensuring that preventive care reaches those who need it most,” she added.
She called for continued awareness and collaboration to combat cancer nationwide. “While we may not yet have done enough, every effort counts. We hope more organizations will join in supporting the Well Woman Clinic and similar initiatives to reach more women across Sierra Leone.”
Dr. Jennifer Reneé Thompson, CEO of the Well Woman Clinic, praised Marampa Mines for its unwavering partnership, noting that corporate support has been crucial in sustaining the clinic’s outreach and free health services. “Our 20th anniversary marks two decades of raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and saving lives. With partners like Marampa Mines, we have been able to reach over 120,000 women and men across Sierra Leone,” she said.
The event, which was attended by dignitaries including Her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown, brought together hundreds of participants from all walks of life. The event’s theme, “Early Detection Saves Lives,” united attendees in support of cancer awareness and prevention.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr commended the Well Woman Clinic for its two-decade-long impact and praised corporate partners like Marampa Mines for their consistent engagement. “Their partnership is helping to change lives through awareness, screenings, and advocacy,” she noted.
As Sierra Leone continues to face challenges in cancer prevention and treatment, initiatives like these demonstrate the critical role of public-private partnerships in improving healthcare delivery, empowering women, and building healthier communities.