Breast Cancer Survivors Receive Breast Prostheses, Mastectomy Bras
By: , October 23, 2026
Photo: Dave Reid
President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Derrick Bernard, makes a presentation to President of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Sandra Samuels, during a ceremony for the handover of breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras at the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) on Wednesday (October21). The items, donated by the club in partnership with Precision Imaging Centre, will benefit women who have undergone mastectomies. They will be distributed through Jamaica Reach to Recovery, which is the breast cancer support arm of the JCS.
Photo: Dave Reid
President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Derrick Bernard (second right) listens as President of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Sandra Samuels, outlines the features of a mastectomy bra. The occasion was a donation of breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras by the club and Precision Imaging Centre to benefit women who have undergone mastectomies. The handover took place on Wednesday (October 21) at the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) in Kingston and will be distributed through the non-profit organisation's breast cancer support arm, Jamaica Reach to Recovery. Looking on are breast cancer survivors, Tameka Josephs (left) and Jenni Blake (right).
Photo: Dave Reid
President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Derrick Bernard, looks on as President of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Sandra Samuels (centre), and Founder and Managing Director of Precision Imaging Centre, Dr. Derria Cornwall-Bernard, unbox a mastectomy bra. The occasion was a donation of breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras by the club and Precision Imaging Centre to benefit women who have undergone mastectomies. The handover took place on Wednesday (October 21) at the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) in Kingston and will be distributed through the non-profit organisation's breast cancer support arm, Jamaica Reach to Recovery programme.The Full Story
Breast cancer survivors who have undergone a mastectomy are to benefit from a donation of breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras from the Rotary Club of downtown Kingston, in partnership with Precision Imaging Centre.
The items were handed over on Wednesday (October 21) at the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) in Kingston.
They will be distributed through Jamaica Reach to Recovery, which is the breast cancer support arm of the JCS.
The donation, which forms part of activities to observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aims to help survivors reclaim a sense of confidence and normalcy after having surgery to remove one or both breasts.
Breast prostheses can help restore body symmetry and enable survivors to feel more comfortable with their appearance, but the cost can put them out of reach for women facing the financial strain of cancer treatment and recovery.
As such, the donation aims to ease that burden and help women access products that support their dignity, self-esteem, and quality of life.
President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Kingston, Derrick Bernard, noted that breast prostheses and specialised mastectomy bras are not simply accessories.
“For many women, they are an important part of adjusting to life after surgery and regaining a sense of normalcy,” he said.
“Through this donation, we hope to help bridge that gap and ensure that more women can access practical support during their recovery,” he stated.
President of Jamaica Reach to Recovery, Sandra Samuels, thanked the Rotary Club and Precision Imaging Centre for their support to breast cancer survivors.
“We are grateful that you recognise the importance of supporting women with breast cancer and that this must continue beyond diagnosis and treatment,” she noted.
Among those who will benefit from the donation is 48-year-old mother of four sons, Tameka Josephs, who discovered her breast cancer diagnosis in November 2023, and was given a clean bill of health in February of this year.
She expressed gratitude for the support and encouraged women to get screened regularly.
“Well, I can say know your body, learn about your body… do your mammogram or go to your nearest doctor. Do not wait till it’s too late, do not be ashamed; do not be afraid. Help is there for you and we are like family at Reach to Recovery. So, if you have any problem and you have no one to help you, Reach to Recovery can help you,” she said.
