The event was organised by women of Loulé
Nearly 300 attended the Pink Tea Party at the Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort on Tuesday, October 8 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, organised by women of Loulé.
“The hotel generously donated space, facilities, technology, food and even champagne to create a wonderful afternoon raising a magnificent sum of around €10,000, all from a simple tea party!” said organisers.
Dressed in every shade possible of pink and decorating their faces with delicate glittery face paintings, the guests dined on scrumptious pink cakes, sandwiches, and even pink mini hamburgers.
The vibrant audience heard an enthusiastic speech by Katherine Nichols to motivate all to ‘Dream of a Cancer-Free World’.
Dr Raquel, Oncology Specialist at Loulé Hospital, talked about new developments in the treatment of cancer, and nurse Karen Morgan helped to examine breasts and talk to those troubled.
This event brought together the community spirit, with all ages and nationalities rejoicing in the survival of this disease, celebrated with prizes, music, dancing with April Lee Fields, and a signature cocktail “Think Pink”.
Maria de Lurdes Santos Pereira, president of Associação Oncológica do Algarve (AOA), was stunned by the support and funds raised, which will be used to renew the tomosynthesis technology in the Algarve for better detection and treatment of breast cancer.
In 2025, the AOA will begin building a centre in Faro, ‘Casa Flor das Dunas’, which will offer accommodation while undergoing cancer radiography and all relevant therapies under one roof.
“Special thanks go to the team responsible for making the event happen – Rahel, Wendy, Marylyn, Michelle, Clive, Tony, Gwenda and Jan.
“The moral of the story is to check your breasts but remember to party too,” concluded organisers.
