The Tribune

AN obstacle course challenge put on in collaboration with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas, Chickcharney Chirren and Sun Oil Ltd has left gas consumers happy and the cancer awareness entity with a nice donation.

With October recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the trio teamed up to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer by hosting a unique and fun event at Shell’s Golden Gates location.

“Sun Oil is committed to supporting causes that impact Bahamians and so many of us have been impacted by breast cancer,” said Rufus Johnson Jr, marketing manager for Sun Oil Limited. “As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we decided to create an exciting way to raise both awareness and funds for the cause.

“We take our responsibility as a corporate citizen very seriously and every year seek ways to bolster the fight against cancer in The Bahamas. Despite the challenges of the current environment, we are committed to fueling causes that impact our community and our customers.”

Sun Oil demonstrated its corporate social responsibility in an exceptional and unique way when it teamed up with Chickcharney Chirren who created the fun obstacle challenge course.

In exchange for a donation to the Cancer Society, customers were able to attempt the course and compete for an opportunity to win a month’s supply of free fuel from Shell.

Fuel vouchers were awarded to all who attempted the course with top prizes going to the three customers who completed the course in the shortest time period.

The winners are - Jacodd Adams, first place, Shane Dean Sr, second place, and Decordray Burrows, third place. A month’s supply of fuel was awarded to the overall winner while the second and third place finishers also received two weeks of free fuel.

All COVID-19 protocols were in place for the obstacle course challenge.

“We truly appreciate Sun Oil partnering with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas to assist with our ongoing programmes and campaigns to bring awareness to cancer,” said Lovern Wildgoose, director for the Cancer Society of The Bahamas.

The organisation encourages all women over 40 to get their mammograms every year noting that mammograms save lives. For more information, contact the Cancer Society at 323-4482 or email cancersociety@hotmail.com.

All donations went directly to the Cancer Society, who were also on hand at the event to answer questions and provide information on its services.