The kingdom will be glowing in light rosy hues throughout October in a bid to join an annual global movement and life-saving breast cancer awareness initiative.
People will be proudly parading in pink across the island in solidarity with the men and women who currently have breast cancer, as the campaign symbolises their courage and hope for the future.
There will be a series of awareness activities, initiatives and programmes to raise funds for the battle against the disease led by Think Pink: Bahrain Breast Cancer Society.
“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s likely we all know someone who has been impacted by this disease,” said the society’s president and chairperson Dr Julie Sprakel.
“Think Pink Bahrain is aiming to raise BD20,000 this October to fund approved research in Bahrain, using AI and the MRI technology previously purchased by Think Pink. These efforts will help to advance our understanding of this disease and help educate the public.”
The home-grown, non-profit organisation, which is registered with the Social Development Ministry and run by volunteers, was founded by Dr Sprakel in 2004.
Over the years, Think Pink Bahrain has raised money towards several areas that would better support the kingdom in regards to breast cancer treatment and awareness in the form of education, equipment and research.
A number of hotel properties across the kingdom will be staging internal activities in support of Think Pink Bahrain and individuals are also welcome to contact the charity through its social media platforms such as @thinkpinkbahrain on Instagram if they would like to make supporting suggestions.
Many have already put their best foot forward. Bahraini runner Jaffar Alshehabi completed the 49th BMW Berlin-Marathon in the name of Think Pink: Bahrain Breast Cancer Society, to raise funds and awareness.
And, creative 11-year-old Reema AlBastaki is using her beaded accessory business @beadology_by_reema on Instagram to raise awareness and money for the charity to help aid research into breast cancer and possible treatments.
Radio Bahrain’s RJ Shannon Crocket will also be hosting The Big Think Pink Quiz Nights at expatriate clubs throughout the month and adding a Think Pink or breast cancer-related question in his popular Brain-Busters section featured in the GDN’s sister publication, GulfWeekly.
On the sporting front, more than 200 Bahrain Expatriate Netball League (BENL) players will be gathering on Tuesay at 6.30pm at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club, decked out in costume, for a friendly tournament to raise money for the cause.
Further initiatives will be announced throughout the month by Think Pink Bahrain on its social media platforms. Charity organisations such as the Bahrain Cancer Society will also be announcing activities too.
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