The Airport Customer Service team of Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with Women in Aviation and its partners, has donated GHS20,000 to the Breast Cancer Survivors Association of Breast Care International during a free breast screening and health talk at Kotoka International Airport in Accra.
According to a release from Kingdom Concepts Consult shared with the Ghana News Agency, the funds were raised through voluntary contributions from customers, airport staff, and partners during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
The event brought together aviation professionals, healthcare partners, survivors, and the public to promote early detection, raise awareness of late-stage risks, and inspire proactive health practices among women.
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Ms Sarah Annan, Operations Service Manager for Delta Air Lines in Ghana, highlighted the airline’s commitment to women’s health and community engagement.
“This year holds special significance for Delta as we celebrate 100 years of connecting the world, 19 years of serving Ghana, and 20 years of partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Through the free breast screening, we aim to empower women in aviation and beyond to take charge of their well-being through awareness and early detection,” she said.
Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai, President of Breast Care International, commended Delta and its partners for their support, noting that the contribution has helped reach thousands of women with education, screening, and hope.
She urged women to prioritise early detection, regular self-examinations, timely treatment, physical activity, and minimisation of risk factors such as alcohol use and smoking to improve breast health outcomes.
Beneficiaries of the screening included staff and representatives from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana Immigration Service, and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
Since 2005, Delta employees and customers worldwide have raised over $33 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, funding 132 research projects and more than 660,000 hours of scientific work.
In Ghana, the partnership with Breast Care International, spanning nearly a decade, continues to advance breast cancer awareness, early detection, and hope across communities.
