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From the “Old Wall”, one of the historic sites of Umm Al Quwain, the “Knights of the Pink Caravan” started their tour after arriving on the fourth day of the Seven Emirates Awareness Campaign to present their free exhibitions and raise awareness of the importance of early detection breast cancer in both men and women. The achievement of a novelty represented by a percentage of male participants greater than 100 surpassed half of the pilots, with a forceful message that breaks the stereotype. Breast cancer as a source of concern for women only. He was greeted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Faisal Al Mualla when he reached Kita beach, and His Highness Muhammad joined him as he left for “Umm Al Quwain Hospital”. Al Kashifi, a member of the Federal National Council of Umm Al Quwain, who accompanied the riders and their horses through the city’s neighborhoods. Amid greetings from the people who accompanied him on his journey to the region of Hamria.
On the fourth day of the trip, young cyclist Youssef Al-Gergawi, a believer in its noble educational message and a computer science student at the American University of Sharjah who enjoys horseback riding and volunteering, was among the participants. It highlights the crucial role of the male followers of “Caravana Rosa” in their journey and in spreading the cause.
Al-Gergawi, 19, who joined the convoy from Dubai, said: “Riders’ involvement in the fight against breast cancer may seem unconventional, but this misconception needs to be challenged and changed and a message sent seriously. it is a serious threat to society, especially as it affects both men and women.
At the next stop, the march moved to the Al-Hamriya area of ​​Sharjah, where it stopped at “Haven of Hunters” before moving on to the “Sharjah Women’s Club” branch in Al-Hamriya, ending at Al-Hamriya Beach. Hamriya . even, where the riders mounted their horses on the beach and demonstrated their riding skills on the soft sand, an unforgettable experience for all the volunteers who were cheered by the fans as they enjoyed the Gulf breeze.
Emirati jockey Omar Al Abdullah, leader of the Aayan Equestrian Stables marathon team, expressed his pride at participating in such an event by riding his horse alongside other female jockeys in hopes of encouraging more men to enjoy the ‘Pink Caravan’ free. “To review and at the same time inspire them to join this annual campaign to raise public awareness of breast cancer risks for both sexes.
Abdullah believes it is very important to take the message of the Pink Caravan to every corner of the UAE to ensure that men and women are aware of the importance of early detection of breast cancer as part of the community. Health is an effective way to achieve the general well-being of society.
Commenting on the increased participation of male athletes in its activities, His Excellency Reem Bin Karam, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of Knights of the Pink Caravan, said: Since its inception, the Pink Caravan has focused on making its message inclusive . The widespread participation of all people, including men, in raising awareness of breast cancer is notable and growing, which is a positive development for society as a whole, as the participation of more men in this initiative not only raises awareness of the disease, such as but also eliminates the misconceptions surrounding male breast cancer, which is often misdiagnosed among the misconceptions.
Since starting work in stationary clinics on January 20, the Knights of the Pink Caravan have carried out 2,114 free breast cancer screenings for men, among which they have exceeded 10,000 screenings so far. In Umm Al Quwain, Pink Caravan Clinics conducted free examinations at Umm Hospital. Al Quwain throughout the day through mini clinics in Kite Beach and Sharjah Ladies Club in Hamria until the end of the day, while its fixed clinics continue to provide services in St. at 22:00 to 22:00 in February.
The Pink Caravan touched down on the east coast of the country today as passengers departed Kalba Waterfront at 8am for East Coast Cruises and Kalba Corniche before continuing on to the Fujairah Marine Club of the Emirate of Fujairah. in the afternoon, and the fifth day’s route ends at Khorfakan’s “Old Market”, “Khorfakan Theater” at five in the afternoon.
On the fifth day, the Pink Caravan clinics will stop at Emiri Diwan in Fujairah from 12:00 to 18:00, while the mini clinics will be available at Kalba Waterfront from 9:00 to 15:00 and at the Oceanic Khorfakkan Hotel until 4:00: 00:00 22h..
The Knights of the Pink Caravan will then move on to a sixth day of activities, including in Ras Al Khaimah, where the Knights will depart from Saqr Hospital at 9:30 am, passing through Cove Rotana Resort. and ends with “Mina Alarab” at 4:30 pm, and mini-clinic services will be available at Saqr Hospital from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, except Al-Qawasim Corniche from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. , and the pink caravan mobile clinic will be in Mina Al-Arab from 1pm to 7pm.

Source: Al Ittihad

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