On March 18, 2024, what would have been the 82nd birthday of the late Jestina V. Jones, representatives from the Board of the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund donated a cheque for Le25 million to the Well Woman Clinic in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This donation will offer women of low incomes access to breast screening … Continue reading The JVJ Memorial Fund Donates Le25 million for Breast Cancer Awareness
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JVJ Fund donates Le20mil to Well Woman Clinic
On March 17, 2023, a gift of Le20 million was presented to the Well Woman Clinic (WWC) from the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund. The JVJ Fund Board of Directors received yet another exceptional report from WWC that documented how they spent the past year's donation of Le15 million. Over 58 individuals received free health … Continue reading JVJ Fund donates Le20mil to Well Woman Clinic
JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le15 million
On Friday, March 18, 2022, what would have been the late Jestina V. Jones' 80th birthday, a gift of Le15 million was presented to the Well Woman Clinic (WWC) from the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund. In spite of a difficult year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors received an exceptional report from … Continue reading JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le15 million
JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le12 million
On Friday, March 19, 2021, the Well Woman Clinic (WWC) received a donation of Le12 million from the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund. WWC's documentation of how they spent the past year's donation of Le8 million was remarkable. Forty-four (44) individuals received free health services that included breast cancer screening, ultra sound scans, chemotherapy medication, … Continue reading JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le12 million
Chairman, Dr. Ibi May-Parker
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Ibi May-Parker, first Chairman of the Board of Directors of the J.V. Jones Memorial Fund. He had recently resigned as Chairman on September 10, 2020 due to failing health. He died on October 16, 2020 at the age of 86. Among many others … Continue reading Chairman, Dr. Ibi May-Parker
JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le8million for Breast Cancer Awareness
On March 16, 2020, representatives from the Board of the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund donated a checque for Le8 million to the Well Woman Clinic in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The presentation was covered by the press, including the AWOKO newspaper and SL Television. Present at the event were Chair of the Board, Dr. Ibi … Continue reading JVJ Memorial Fund donates Le8million for Breast Cancer Awareness
AWOKO puts a Spotlight on the Free Breast Screening Program
Board presents Le2Mil to Well Woman Clinic on March 16, 2018
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March 2019: AWOKO puts a spotlight on the Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund: https://awoko.org/2019/03/26/sierra-leone-news-jvjf-supports-breast-cancer-screening/ November 2018: Breast Cancer Marathon Run in Freetown, Sierra Leone https://greatergood.org/blog/2018/11/15/last-weeks-breast-cancer-marathon-freetown-sierra-leone/ December 2017: Report from Well Woman Clinic revealed 16 people were the recipients of free breast screening from new funds donated by Jestina V. Jones Memorial Fund in March 2017. … Continue reading Blog Updates