Dequity Group doubling the reach of free mammogram screenings
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dequity Capital Management Limited, in collaboration with its esteemed portfolio companies — Dolla Financial Services Limited, Elite Conceptz and Solutions Limited, M TwentyFour Investments Limited, and Johnston Development Group Limited — has announced its continued commitment to breast health awareness through a strategic partnership with Royale Medical Company Limited.
For the second consecutive year, this collaborative effort aims to sponsor free mammogram screenings, amplifying their impact by doubling the number of screenings from 25 to 60. Among these, 40 screenings will be made available to the general public, making vital healthcare services more accessible.
Royale Medical Company Limited, has also gone a step further in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month by extending a 12 per cent reduction in the costs of mammogram screenings throughout the month of October. This significant reduction in fees underscores their dedication to raising awareness and encouraging early detection of breast cancer, a disease that affects millions of lives globally.
“We are honoured to once again unite with our portfolio companies to contribute to the crucial cause of breast health awareness,” said Kadeen Mairs, chief executive officer at Dequity Capital Management Limited. “By expanding the number of free mammogram screenings and reducing costs, we aim to reinforce the importance of early detection and underscore our dedication to the well-being of our communities.”
This impactful endeavour is not only about early detection but also about making healthcare accessible to those who may not have the means to afford it.
From October 13 to 21, Royale Medical Company Limited will host 40 free mammogram screenings, courtesy of this collaboration. The screenings are open to the public, and individuals are encouraged to call 876-955-3216 to book their appointment.
The initiative, underscored by the hashtags #BreastCancerAwareness, #PowerOfPink, #TogetherWeCan, #EarlyDetectionSavesLives, and #Pinktober🎀, aims to empower individuals with knowledge and access to early breast cancer detection.