A relationship coach and life counsellor, Lady Ellen Gold White Opoku Afriyie, has emphasized the need for women to make breast self-examinations a regular practice beyond October, which is widely recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She stresses that consistent breast awareness and timely medical screening are crucial for early detection and successful treatment.
Speaking to Adom News at the relaunch of the Exuberant Men and Women of Faith Foundation, Lady Ellen Gold highlighted the importance of making breast cancer education a continuous campaign. This would enable more women to be aware of the disease and encourage them to seek early medical attention. The foundation's activities extend beyond breast cancer awareness to include marriage counselling and personal development programmes.
The Exuberant Men and Women of Faith Foundation, which has been in existence for a long time, has been re-launched to support the lives of men and women. Lady Ellen Gold explained that the foundation aims to empower both men and women, with a focus on building stable and successful homes through marriage counselling, personal development, and capacity-building programmes.
Lady Ellen Gold also emphasized the need for women to develop the capacity to contribute meaningfully to their households, rather than relying solely on their husbands for financial and other responsibilities. She noted that many women enter marriage with the expectation that their husbands will take care of everything, which can lead to instability in relationships.
The relationship coach further explained that misunderstandings and inadequate preparation for marriage contribute to instability in many relationships. She called for stronger marriage education and counselling to help couples manage disagreements, understand their responsibilities, and build peaceful family relationships.
According to Lady Ellen Gold, inadequate orientation and poor understanding between couples often contribute to marital breakdowns, some of which become public through the media. She urged men to actively participate in the foundation's programmes to improve their personal lives, strengthen their marriages, and promote family stability.
Lady Ellen Gold expressed hope that the foundation's renewed activities would promote continuous breast cancer awareness, encourage early detection, and equip couples with the knowledge needed to build healthier relationships and stronger families. She made these comments on October 28, 2026, during an interview with Adom News.
Key points
- Lady Ellen Gold urges women to make regular breast self-examinations a year-round practice.
- The Exuberant Men and Women of Faith Foundation aims to empower both men and women through marriage counselling, personal development, and capacity-building programmes.
- Lady Ellen Gold emphasizes the need for continuous breast cancer awareness and education beyond October.
