10-day Pink Caravan Ride to start on February 26

10-day Pink Caravan Ride to start on February 26

The 10th edition of the annual Pink Caravan Ride will set off on its nationwide journey on February 26, spreading breast cancer awareness across the emirates till March 6.Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Founder and Royal Patron of Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) and International Ambassador for the World Cancer Declaration of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), has approved the dates of the ride on Tuesday.. Besides raising awareness on early detection of breast cancer, the ride will also offer free screenings and clinical examinations during its annual trek.. Marking its 10th anniversary, the ride will be held for 10 days this year, and witness an intensification of the campaign's community awareness efforts.. Sheikha Jawaher has urged all segments of society to proactively participate in the campaign by joining the ride's equestrian or medical teams and committees, or by volunteering in its numerous associated events and donation drives.. In a statement, Sheikha Jawaher said: "Sharjah's status as a beacon of culture encompasses its advances in promoting good health.. Educational awareness is key in protecting oneself from or keeping certain illnesses at bay.. Good health of the whole community is