Beirut, Lebanon-International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or “Pinktober”, couldn’t pass unseen at Gray Mackenzie Retail group, a retail FMCG group that cares about its employees’ health and well-being. Female employees aged 40 and above were offered a free mammogram test at “The French Hospital of the Levant”, recognizing the importance of early detection in order to control cancer in its early stages.
Globally, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, hence the importance of encouraging women above the age of 40 to commit to an annual breast screening for early detection, which should be considered a duty, not an option.
As women tend to get busy between their work and family duties, Gray Mackenzie, who considers each employee to be a member of their family, grabbed this opportunity to be the one looking after their health. This initiative was launched to remind female staff that their health is a priority that should not be neglected for any reason, and that the company is always by their side, especially during these difficult times.
Now, for the third year in a row, Gray Mackenzie is working to spread awareness among the public about breast cancer and urge women in general, especially their customers, to take the necessary tests, such as the mammography and echography tests that have been added to Spinneys’ loyalty program. Any customer can carry out these tests, free of charge, by only redeeming a specific number of earned points.
It is important to highlight that this initiative is not only part of Gray Mackenzie’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, but also part of the many internal supportive initiatives that focus on benefitting the employees. The GMRL employees and staff are an integral part of society and are heavily impacted by all the crises currently happening in Lebanon, at all levels.