The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) Ladies Association has rounded off this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a vibrant and heartfelt event dubbed the “Pink Ladies Soirée.”
Held on October 31, 2025, the event brought together ADB staff from various departments and branches, alongside invited guests, health professionals, and breast cancer survivors. The occasion served as a platform for education, empowerment, and solidarity in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
Among the highlights of the soirée were inspiring testimonies from survivors Miriam Abla Anani and Georgina SetorwuKumah-Dzagah, who courageously shared their journeys from diagnosis through treatment and recovery reminding attendees of the importance of early detection and emotional support.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director of ADB PLC, Mr. Edward Ato Sarpong, reaffirmed the bank’s strong commitment to the health and well-being of its staff. “Initiatives such as the Pink Ladies Soirée are not only symbolic but also essential in nurturing a workplace culture that prioritizes health awareness, prevention, and support,” he said.
Mr. Sarpong noted that open conversations about health particularly breast cancer help break stigmas and encourage early screening and treatment. He praised the ADB Ladies Association for their proactive role in championing women’s health and aligning their efforts with the bank’s purpose-driven values.
As part of the event, Mr. Sarpong, on behalf of the Bank, pledged a cash donation of GHS20,000 to the Flames of Hope Foundation to support breast cancer awareness and management initiatives. “I am optimistic that through consistent awareness and collective action, many more lives can be transformed and hope restored to individuals and families affected by breast cancer,” he remarked.
The Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations, Mrs. Sylvia Naa Kwakai Nyante, also emphasized that the fight against breast cancer requires the active participation of all sectors of society. “Breast cancer awareness, early detection, and support for those affected are not duties reserved for the health sector only. There is the need for active participation of all, and we as a bank recognize the crucial role of education and advocacy in saving lives,” she noted.
President of the ADB Ladies Association, Bridget Lekanong Nuotuo Kaminta, urged participants to continue spreading awareness beyond October. “The fight against breast cancer extends far beyond the month of October it is a continuous effort that requires compassion and shared responsibility,” she said, encouraging staff to prioritize regular health check-ups for themselves and their families.
The Pink Ladies Soirée also featured free breast screening exercises conducted by medical teams from the Trust and Islamic Hospitals, underscoring ADB’s ongoing commitment to promoting health and wellness among its workforce.
Through the Pink Ladies Soirée, ADB once again demonstrated that corporate institutions can play a powerful role in driving awareness, promoting preventive health, and supporting causes that touch lives beyond the workplace.