In a touching demonstration of solidarity, esteemed Kenyan anchorwoman Lilian Muli has extended a heartfelt message of support to CNN’s Sara Sidner, who recently disclosed her battle with stage three breast cancer.

Muli, well-known in Kenyan media, utilized her Instagram platform to convey words of encouragement and unity to Sidner.

Muli’s message resonated not only with Sidner but also struck a chord with numerous women confronting similar challenges.

In a courageous move, Sidner shared her ongoing struggle with stage 3 breast cancer during a segment on CNN News Central, revealing her current chemotherapy treatment and plans for radiation therapy and a double mastectomy.

During the segment, the 51-year-old anchor leveraged her journalistic prowess to raise awareness about breast cancer, emphasizing the alarming statistic that one in eight women will face this disease.

Please for the love of God get your mammograms and do your self exams. I want you to thrive my sisters. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 pic.twitter.com/jIuW8WwSb2

— Sara Sidner (@sarasidnerCNN) January 8, 2024

Sidner urged viewers to be vigilant and asked them to recall the names of eight women in their lives, underscoring the likelihood that one of them might experience breast cancer.

CNN news anchor Sara Sidner

Expressing disbelief in her diagnosis, Sidner highlighted her healthy lifestyle and the absence of a family history with the disease. Despite her shock, she encouraged women to prioritize their health, advocating for regular screenings and self-exams.

“Please, for the love of God, get your mammograms and do your self-exams. I want you to thrive, my sisters,” she passionately noted.

The online community has rallied behind Sidner, applauding her courage in facing this challenging journey.

Lilian Muli’s support and Sidner’s advocacy serve as powerful reminders of the strength found in unity and the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer.