SINT MAARTEN (POND ISLAND) - The team at the University of St. Martin (USM) closed Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an intimate and heartfelt gathering on Friday afternoon, honoring the strength and resilience of its survivors.
The session brought together USM’s staff in a warm circle of reflection, compassion, and solidarity. Colleagues shared personal experiences, memories, and messages of encouragement for loved ones who have battled cancer, reminding all in attendance of the importance of early detection, emotional support, and hope.
As part of the afternoon’s gesture of love and appreciation, the survivors were each presented with thoughtfully curated wellness baskets, symbolizing care, renewal, and community strength.
Ms. Maria Alexis expressed her gratitude to the staff for honoring her as one of the survivors and reflected on the importance of unity within the USM family:
“Today’s gathering reminds us that USM is more than a university, we are a family. We’ve stood together in moments of triumph and in times of challenge, always encouraging one another to live with hope, strength, and compassion.”
The session ended with words of unity and optimism as participants, dressed in pink, shared in the collective spirit that defines Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a spirit of courage, love, and perseverance.
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