As the cancer awareness month in November draws close, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) is organising a Pink Caravan initiative to raise awareness and support for cancer patients.
A three-day event that is being held at Aljada in Sharjah from October 4 will feature free breast cancer screenings and awareness workshops.
Running daily from 4 pm to 10 pm next to the ZAD food trucks in Aljada, the free event aims to encourage individuals—women, men, and girls—to take advantage of the free screenings, prioritise their health, and raise awareness about the importance of early detection in improving treatment outcomes and increasing the chances of a full recovery.
The event will offer entertainment for all age groups. Highlights include a ‘Petting Zoo,’ where children can interact with and feed animals, a ‘Children’s Area’ with bouncy castles, and a ‘Gamer zone’ for youth. Adults can enjoy a unique shopping experience and sample various delicious foods.
The event will also feature the ‘Manbat Market,’ showcasing locally produced healthy products. A portion of the proceeds will support FOCP’s mission to provide financial and emotional assistance to cancer patients. The proceeds from the sales at The Pink Shop will directly go towards the benefit of the cancer patients and their families.
