By: Sampat JMB Kpakimah
Leos Clubs of Liberia, in partnership with Cape, held a one-day Childhood Cancer Awareness outreach in Clara Town. The campaign was designed with a clear objective: educate, engage, and empower families on childhood cancer.
Through door-to-door visits and a focus on community conversations, volunteers reached dozens of households, distributing educational materials and directly increasing understanding of the early signs and symptoms of childhood cancer. Families were urged to seek timely medical attention if warning signs appear, a step critical to improving survival rates.
Leo District Coordinator, Jimmy Thomas Palmer Jr. emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that the Awareness is to save lives. “Our young volunteers are not just sharing information they are creating a culture of early action and health vigilance in our communities,” he said. Palmer added that Leos is currently in partnership with the John F Kennedy -JFK hospital on free testing and treatment with kids who may be diagnosed with cancer.
Speaking in an interview on Saturday, February 14, the District Coordinator said the entire process is expected to end Monday, February 16, 2026. He encouraged parents to take advantage of the medical treatment. The Acting Secretary General Hanson G. Blayon, who also serves as President of the Paynesville Boulevard Omega Leo Club appreciates the team for their massive support towards the initiative.
He noted that financial burden has been a problem for some still projects however looking to make it better this year. Blayon continued that the campaign will aid some Families who often delay seeking medical help due to misconceptions or fear of being sick.
“By taking the message directly to homes, we are ensuring that knowledge reaches those who need it most.” Blayon narrated.
Leos Clubs of Liberia is a youthful international and locally recognized organization. It has been active in the country since the early 1980s. Over the decades, they have grown into a nationwide network of young leaders committed to community service, health advocacy, education, and social development.
Campaigns like the Clara Town outreach exemplify the Leos’ ongoing mission to address urgent community needs while cultivating leadership skills among Liberia’s youth. Childhood cancer, while treatable if detected early, remains poorly understood in many communities.
Volunteers focused on practical guidance, teaching parents to recognize persistent fever, unexplained weight loss, unusual swelling, and prolonged fatigue symptoms that warrant immediate medical attention.
Blayon praised the unity and dedication of all participating clubs, noting that when young Liberians mobilize together, communities grow stronger and more resilient.
