Swans Sports Club is back with the second edition of the Swans Beach Rugby Touch Down against Cancer on Saturday 21st September at Aero Beach, Entebbe.
The event is expected to be bigger and better compared to the first edition that happened in 2023 and the organizers have prepared for more than 5 months to make it a success.
The event was started for a number of reasons including; to create cancer awareness in our community, encourage early cancer screening for early detection, diagnosis and treatment and to promote physical activity through sports like beach touch rugby to ensure healthy lifestyles.
First edition which was themed around breast cancer was a success and 65 participants accessed free Breast Cancer screening of which 9.23% were refered for further investigation at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
However, due to public demand, the scope has been widened and there will be free screening for Breast, Cervical and Prostate Cancer conducted by the Uganda Cancer Institute.
These services will be complimented with free screening services for Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like Diabetes, Pressure, Hypertension and many more by the Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau.
There will also be lots of fun activities happening like,
- Cancer awareness & counseling sessions
- Free breast, Cervical, Prostate cancer screening & NCDs
- Beach touch rugby
- Tug of war
- Egg on spoon
- Sack race
- Board games
- DJ spinoffs
- Lots of entertainment
The winners will take home a Master Piece of a Rotational trophy that will be defended in the next edition plus prize money worth 1 million shillings, medals and more goodies for the top performers.
Teams participating
- Housing Finance Bank ( Defending champions)
- Abakamanyi
- Kirungo Bae
- Los Bandidos ( NGO league)
- Legacy Holders
- Whistleblowers 256
- – Engineering Solutions
- – Hotel No.5 Try babies
- Tequila Shots
- Kigezi Silverbacks
- Plus 256 Studios
- Mbale Wazeeyi
In the 2023 edition, House Finance Bank Team emerged the winners and with their presence at this year’s edition, can they defend their trophy?
Notable names shall be present like, the former Rugby Cranes Captains’ Ivan Magomu and Michael Wokorach plus the current National team stewards.
People from all sports are expected to be present and to join in on the fun for a good cause, make your way to Aero Beach on Saturday 21th September.
Tickets go for only 20,000 Ush and a vest goes for just 35,000 Ush.
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