Breast Cancer Awareness Events In UAE 2024

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, with 1 in 8 women diagnosed during their lifetime. In the UAE, the average age of breast cancer diagnosis is 10 years younger compared to global statistics, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing research and advanced treatments to save lives.

Breast Cancer Awareness In UAE occurs every October, serving as a global campaign to raise awareness and gather crucial funding for research on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cures for breast cancer.

The pink ribbon pins, a universally recognized symbol, represents hope and the fight to save the lives of mothers, sisters, wives, and friends. The battle against breast cancer continues, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

List of Breast Cancer Awareness Events in UAE for 2024

Pink Caravan Campaign for womens health – A flagship initiative by Friends of Cancer Patients, Pink Caravan will offer free breast cancer screenings and awareness sessions throughout October. Mobile clinics will be available in various locations to provide mammograms for women over 40 and breast exams for those 20 and older
Pink October schedule

#PINKtober at Circuit X – On October 19, Skate for Pinktober, a skateboarding event on Hudayriyat Island, will raise funds and awareness. The event includes a DJ, food, merchandise vendors, and workshops. Other activities, like the Jump for Pinktober free-fall jump, will offer free mammograms to the first participants

International Breast Cancer Symposium – This major event, scheduled for October 11-12 at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, will focus on the latest advancements in breast cancer care, featuring talks from leading experts​

Fitness and Awareness Events – Fitness First will host the Ultimate Pink Party on October 4, offering free fitness sessions in Dubai. Additionally, the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, will hold #PINKtober activities such as spa treatments and afternoon teas throughout October, with proceeds supporting breast cancer initiatives

ADCB PINK RUN
The increasingly popular ADCB Zayed Sports City 5&10K runs are held annually by ADCB & Abu Dhabi Striders at Zayed Sport City. Each year, the October run is dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer and has become one of our most popular community events to mark Pink Month.