Pink Caravan details 2nd horseback journey in UAE

Pink Caravan campaign, an initiative launched by the Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) to increase awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer in the UAE, unveiled details of the caravan’s second ride, which will start on April 5 in Sharjah and run over 10 days until the closing day in Abu Dhabi on  April 14.

The Pink Caravan announced its expansion this year to include more than 10 riders divided into 10 volunteer riders and five riders from Pink Caravan’s ambassadors and prominent UAE figures on daily basis. The caravan will visit the main areas in the Northern Emirates including Al Dhaid, Ajman, Masafi, Fujairah, Khorfakkan, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Al Mamzar, Dubai Hospital, Dubai Academic City, Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, Al Samha, Al Shahama, Marina Mall and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The total distance of the journey will be 266 km.

The announcement was made at a press conference that was held on Sunday under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Honorary President of the FOCP who was represented by Ameera BinKaram, FOCP’s founding member and president of the board of trustees.

The Pink Caravan announced that a 2D mammogram will be designated to reach remote areas and enable the medical team to conduct ultrasound and mammogram tests on the spot to save time and effort and get rapid and more accurate diagnosis results. More than 50 physicians and medical personnel will conduct the medical tests and awareness lectures.

Ameera BinKaram said: “We have been able to refer 2250 cases to mammogram and ultrasound screening and to provide treatment to those who were diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Dr Sawsan Al Madhi, chairperson of the Pink Caravan’s medical and awareness committee, said: “This year we are targeting 5000 screening tests at the mobile clinic in 17 days, starting from April 1 to 17.”

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