Breast Cancer Awareness: Free screenings, fundraising events and more in the UAE

Join the fight…

It’s October which as you may know is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Also known as Pink October, it is an important initiative run across the world. While you may raise awareness by wearing that pink ribbon or a pink item of clothing every day this month, it is also important to take the time to get a screening done yourself, or even partake in initiatives that help raise funds against this disease.

Here are some initiatives in the UAE you can partake in

Across the UAE

Get a screening done for free with The Pink Caravan

When: Throughout October

The Pink Caravan Mobile Clinic will be making its way across the UAE this October, offering free screenings and raising awareness for several key locations. According to their social media post, the locations will include Dubai Science Park, Majaz Water Park in Sharjah, Sharjah Municipality, Al Mamzar Beach Park, Al Qasimia University and more.

Stay up-to-date via @thepinkcaravan

Abu Dhabi

Attend a lecture highlighting breast cancer prevention and support with Bodytree Studio

When: 12pm to 1pm on October 19

Bodytree Studio in Abu Dhabi will be holding a lecture highlighting how integrative functional and regenerative medicine can play a role in prevention and early detection, and offer holistic support for those affected by breast cancer. It combines the best of healing modalities with therapies, empowering patients with preventive strategies and holistic healing. By incorporating therapies such as ozone, peptides, IV nutrients, NAD+ hormone, and Exosome therapies, patients will not only fight the disease but also thrive and optimise their overall health. The lecture will cost you Dhs100 per person.

Bodytree Studio will also be hosting a series of classes where the money proceeds will go directly to a chosen charity that provides treatment support for cancer patients, cancer research and awareness building. Additionally, there will be a special offer for cancer patients and their caregivers, plus a breast cancer support circle led by a cancer survivor where individuals can connect and find support.

Find out more and book on bodytreestudio.com

Dubai

Embark on a free wellness journey at Expo City Dubai

When: 9am to 12pm on October 17

The Women’s Pavilion is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a free event. Serenity & Strength: A Wellness Journey is a community event put together to encourage open conversations. Holistic sound and yoga practitioner Olivia Prescott will be at the event leading a sound healing session. After this, there will be health and wellness discussions with experts in the field. Before you leave, head on over to check the photography exhibition Beauty, Strength and Resilience at Stu Studios. Register here.

Winter City, Expo City Dubai, Dubai, 9am to 12pm on Oct 17, free, @expocitydubai

Fundraise with IGNITE

When: Various days in October

Popular breast cancer fundraising event IGNITE Pink is Punk returns this October with three family-friendly events. No matter which day you pick, all funds will go towards Brest Friends in association with the Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer patients and their families, as well as to fund research.

On Saturday, October 12, there will be a stand-up paddleboard session at RIVA and on October 14, a moonlit yoga session will take place at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.

Register for the events at on ignite.ae/ignite-pink-is-punk

Take a special Pinktober sculpt and burn class

When: October 21

Reform Athletica and Colour My Plate are coming together to host a special sculpt and burn class and all the proceeds will go to Al Jalila Foundation. The pink-themed workout will also include a holistic wellness talk with dietician and founder Hala Barghout while guests can enjoy themed healthy bites from Colour My Plate. There are two sessions, one from 1.45pm to 3pm, and the second from 3.15pm to 4.30pm. All participants will receive a goody bag, and additionally, all proceeds from the RA Fresh juice bar will be donated to the foundation. The class will cost you Dhs165 per person. Reserve your spot on Reform Athletica.

Reform Athletica, ICD Brookfield Dubai, DIFC, Dubai, Oct 21, Dhs165 per person, @reformathletica @colourmyplatedubai

Raise funds for research with Deliveroo

When: Throughout October

Deliveroo has partnered with the Emirates Cancer Society (ECS) to launch a month-long campaign that aims to raise awareness of Breast Cancer. It aims to educate customers about early detection and prevention methods and it will also raise funds for programs that assist in the treatment and research of breast cancer. Any orders this month made via its delivery-only grocery stores, HOP, will include educational flyers and will include a QR code which will allow customers to donate to ECS. Additionally, for every order made through Deliveroo HOP, the delivery platform will make a one dirham donation to the ECS.

Place your orders via deliveroo.ae or via the Deliveroo app 

Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah

Ladies over 40 can get screened for free with Saqr Hospital

When: Throughout October

Saqr Hospital/Emirates Health Services (EHS) is doing an early breast cancer screening campaign in collaboration with Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP). Women over the age of 40 will be able to get the screening done for free at any of the 20 mobile clinics. The campaign will also offer clinical examinations and other specialised tests, and there will also be a series of awareness sessions on early detection treatment and tips on self-examination techniques. The campaign will span Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah, and we can expect more events including Pink Friday to take place.

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