Sharjah24: Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) and its branches are launching a special event during Pink October. The events are dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer as part of the Club’s continuous efforts to support community and health initiatives targeting women and society.
Pink October events include awareness lectures provided by specialists and experts on breast cancer, in addition to medical consultations, complimentary checkups, health and Fitness activities, special offers, and other various wellness activities.
Her Excellency Khawla Al Serkal, Director General of Sharjah Ladies Club and Board Member of the Friends of Cancer Patients Association affirms the Club's commitment to participate annually in the World Breast Cancer Awareness Month "Pink October" to be part of this campaign and support it in line with the visions and directives Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of Sharjah Ladies Club.
Al Serkal stated that the Club will be organizing a wide range of diverse programs and events during October to be a source of inspiration and hope that emulates the club's awareness goals to promote the culture of early screening, which is the most important tool for prevention and saving lives, noting that the Club is keen to promote the concept of comprehensive health through sports and community activities in all facilities available at the Club and its branches.
Wellness and Creativity
As part of the Pink October activities, the main Club is organizing an awareness lecture on October 20 at the Beach Terrace in cooperation with Health Magazine on early screening and prevention of breast cancer. The event will feature an inspirating talk by cancer survivors and free health checkups for attendees.
The activities include haircuts and donations of hair to the Friends of Cancer Patients Association at Orchid Beauty Boutique at its headquarters, where the service is provided free of charge throughout the year. The activities also include Fitness classes from Fitness 180 Center, including Zumba, to stimulate physical and mental health, in addition to pink beauty services, consultations, and gifts for participants from various facilities of the Club.
Collage Talent Center is also offering creative workshops such as drawing and soap making in pink, , and exclusive offers for the sports complex, in addition to exclusive discounts on beach tickets, family pool, and the skating rink for participants wearing pink.
Lafeef Restaurant is also offering a variety of healthy pink foods and drinks, all in an atmosphere that promotes awareness of the importance of health.
Awareness and Entertainment
Ibdaa Center at Dibba Al-Hisn Branch is holding activities to decorate bicycles in pink. Also, special pink foods and drinks will be served at Marasi Restaurant, such as a pink cupcake box and a pink sandwich box.
Al-Hamriya Branch is organizing an awareness lecture in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention to discuss breast cancer prevention. Free medical consultations will be provided. Attendees will also receive discounts on all Jouri Center services, in addition to special discounts on Ibdaa Center products.
Al Dhaid Branch is organizing a health workshop under the title “Healthy Lifestyle and its Impact on Cancer Prevention” in cooperation with the Dhaid Health Center, in addition to the Pink Color Challenge at the Fitness Center and a discount on monthly subscriptions.
Wadi Al Helo Branch is organizing an awareness lecture on the importance of self-examination for early detection of breast cancer, and free examinations will be provided to attendees in cooperation with Hatta Hospital. The Branch will also witness gift draws, the distribution of discount coupons, in addition to discounts on monthly subscriptions for aerobics classes.
Pink Fitness
Khorfakkan Branch is offering discounts on daily and monthly subscriptions for the ladies who undergo breast screening. A pink sports day will be held on the outdoor walkway, in addition to organizing a pink scented soap-making workshop at Ibdaa Center, in addition to sports activities such as aqua Zumba.
Al Madam branch is organizing the Pink Fitness Challenge, where three winners will receive free private training sessions. An educational lecture will also be held in cooperation with Al Dhaid Hospital, in addition to a pink candle-making workshop in cooperation with Buhais Center, with special discounts on Orchid Beauty Boutique services.
Kalba branch is organizing sports events that include swimming competitions, aquatics, and a health lecture on breast cancer prevention. A workshop on healthy cooking will also be organized in pink colors at Marasi Restaurant, where participants will learn to prepare dishes such as pink rice with beetroot and grilled chicken.
Al Bataeh branch is offering discounts on personal training subscriptions at the Fitness Center, in addition to discounts on specific items at Marasi Restaurant, with the distribution of pink sweets for Pink October.
The events are witnessing several collaborations and partnerships, in addition to the support of sponsors, including Zulekha Hospital, Siella Beauty, Tulip Medical Center, Aquitaine Products, Lifeline, and Health Magazine – our media partner, in addition to other hospitals and centers that are contributing effectively to spread awareness in the region.
In Sharjah Ladies Club, Pink October is an opportunity for women to participate in various activities that are full of energy, and benefit from offers and discounts that aim to promote health and well-being.
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