About Us
Who we Are
Kyara Kruger
Chief Operating Officer
kyara@pinkparasol.co.za
I have been working for Prof Benn for over ten years in the field of research and patient navigation. Her compassion and dedication are what inspires me as well as her passion to teach others. After losing my best friend to breast cancer and seeing my family members affected by various different cancers, I saw there was a need to help patients with information as well as helping them find therapists or practitioners to guide them on their journey.
I have seen the fear in patients when they get diagnosed and the need for extra help and compassion, out of this The Pink Parasol was born. I am so grateful to Prof Benn for giving me the opportunity to start the Pink Parasol.
Muhammad Moosajee
Business Manager
muhammadmoosajee@gmail.com
In 2008, I lost my older brother to Cancer. At the time there was more than enough information out there, but not enough support. I also saw the value in complimentary health in the physiotherapy sessions my brother had. After those sessions he was even more positive and optimistic than before. Even though he might not have lived longer than his time, his last weeks and days were filled with love, happiness and hope.
The Pink parasol project provides all the support and information that cancer patients need, and at the same time it brings together conventional and complimentary health for the best care of the patients.
A Saying of the Holy Prophet Muhammad( Peace be upon Him)
“Leave alone that which is doubtful and adhere to that which is free from doubt; for truth is reassuring and falsehood is disturbing.”
I feel this applies to the Pink Parasol Project exactly; our goal is to reassure and support Cancer patients not to disturb or overwhelm them.
Stephan van Kampen
Website Designer
stephan@stenex.net
Probably just like you, sometime in your life, you were touched by the darkness of cancer. I choose to rather look at my Grandma, though, who was one that set out to be a light in that darkness. She ran a cancer support group for many years until her own health forced her to step down. She still keeps these patients close to her heart like family. This, however, taught me how far a little light can go.
Joining Pink Parasol is my way of being a little flicker of light as I assist in running and maintaining the website. It’s a privilege for me to use my gifts to contribute to this lighthouse Pink Parasol has become.
Jenna Skews
Marketing and Communications Breast Health Foundation
Mailto:jenna@mybreast.org.za
I found a malignant sarcoma resulting in a lifesaving mastectomy in 2012, my matric year. Having an experience with breast cancer so young, I found a community of understanding and hope in the Breast Health Foundation’s support group. This introduced me to the Breast Cancer Community.
Now working full-time for the Breast Health Foundation, creating Breast Cancer education and awareness as well as supporting Breast Cancer patients through their journey.
A good team of doctors and practitioner can make a huge impact on your Breast Cancer journey. The Pink Parasol Project fills the gap.