UAE- Eighth Pink Caravan Ride to commence on 28th February

SHARJAH, 10th January, 2018 (WAM) -- Organisers of the Pink Caravan Ride, the UAE's most important and extensive annual cancer awareness campaign, have confirmed that the eighth edition of the event will take place from 28th February until 6th March.

The nationwide initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients, FoCP, which promotes the importance of early detection of breast cancer, will set off around the UAE on a seven-day mission to offer free health advice and medical screenings to all members of the community.

H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Founder and Royal Patron of FoCP, International Ambassador for the World Cancer Declaration of the Union for International Cancer Control, UICC, International Ambassador for Childhood Cancer for UICC, and wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the starting date for the Ride.

This year, the pink caravan ride will be condensed and intensified into one day for each of the seven emirates, sharing its message of awareness across the country, reflecting the strength of the spirit of the union, the doctrine of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The ride will travel with highly-trained medical teams with specialist knowledge of cancer detection and the most contemporary methods and equipment of identifying or discounting the disease.

This year's Pink Caravan Ride coincides with the 'Year of Zayed', which was declared to mark 100 years since the birth of the country's Founding Father and highlight his humanitarian legacy as he considered wellbeing and quality of life as two of the cornerstones of progress. It also draws on health strategies adopted by the UAE since its formation to provide awareness, prevention and protection to ensure the health and happiness of its citizens and provide them with the means to live their lives positively.

H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi said, "This humanitarian initiative based on volunteering and community responsibility has contributed to dispersing the myths of cancer from hundreds of thousands of citizens and residents, protecting their lives and giving them peace of mind in the process. The Pink Caravan has reached an enormous amount of people living in the UAE and is at the forefront of one of the most successful drives in combatting breast cancer."

Sheikha Jawaher noted that the Pink Caravan will continue its efforts and spread the message of awareness about breast cancer and correcting misconceptions surrounding it. "Breast cancer is still threatening the lives of many people, and this year we will intensify our efforts even further to reach every citizen and resident in the UAE. We will continue to provide free medical check-ups and help patients, not only during the seven-day nationwide tour, but throughout the year," she added.

She called on the civil community, private and public sectors to participate in the ride and make every possible effort to continue its success

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