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Tue, 01/05/2016 - 08:27
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Jawaher Al Qasimi sets official launch date of Pink Caravan Ride 2016

SHARJAH, 5th January, 2016 (WAM) -- The official launch date of the Pink Caravan Ride, the annual breast cancer awareness drive, has been set for March 7th by H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends of Cancer Patients, FoCP, International Ambassador of the World Cancer Declaration for Union for International Cancer Control, UICC, and International Ambassador for Childhood Cancer for UICC. The Pink Caravan Ride 2016 will run from March 7th to 17th and will see over 100 horseback riders, medical teams and volunteers promoting public awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection examinations, and to offer free screenings for everyone. Sheikha Jawaher expressed pride in the Pink Caravan's achievements over the past five years which have seen a progressive leap forward in the way the disease is understood and dealt with in the UAE. Through educational and awareness programmes, the Pink Caravan has helped to dispel myths related to the disease and encouraged thousands of women and men of all nationalities and ages to undergo early detection screenings and regular check-ups. She said, "The Pink Caravan Ride will continue as long as the challenge imposed by breast cancer still exists. We therefore call on all community segments, government entities, private institutions and civil society organisations to support and interact with the Pink Caravan’s activities and programmes. It has been proven that collaboration and solidarity between citizens and residents can make a big difference and positive impact. This is why we will continue to mobilise support and unite all efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and the need for early detection and regular examinations to prevent its consequences and offer free screenings to all Emiratis and residents." – Emirates News Agency, WAM - http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395289917562.html

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