DOHA: Aspire Zone Foundation hosted a breast cancer awareness event together with Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) and the Qatar Women’s Sport Committee (QWSC), as part of World Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The event was attended by Ahlam Al Mana, President of QWSC, Aisha Al Kuwari, Chairwoman of Qatar Centre for Voluntary Activities, Ismaa Al Hamadi, QCS Honorary Ambassador and Fatima Al Kuwari, Director of Public and Community Relations at Ooredoo.
Lolwa Al Marri, head of Events at Aspire Zone Foundation and General Secretary of the QWSC said, “Hosting this event is a great example of the efforts we take in delivering programmes and activities that support the local community and encourage active and healthy lifestyles. At Aspire Zone, we provide many programmes along with access to our facilities for all members of the community to help them stay fit and healthy.”
Mariam Hamad Al Nuaimi, General Manager of Qatar Cancer Society, said, “QCS is permanently keen to participate in awareness-creating events held in Qatar, which works on increasing awareness about seriousness of breast cancer and on how to prevent it by following a healthy lifestyle and exercising.
“QCS is also working on increasing public awareness of cancer by launching awareness campaigns through the year about various cancers, in schools and
universities and different institutions.”
Marie Antoinette Attiyah, a breast cancer survivor, gave an inspirational speech about her journey to recovery, which also included a number of important tips for detection of breast cancer and its prevention.
In addition, Dana Mansour, an educator from QCS, conducted a session designed to raise awareness about the different symptoms of breast cancer, the importance of early detection, and how to perform a self-examination. During the event, QWSC also organised a basketball game which was played among members of the Qatar national basketball team.
Aspire Zone wrapped up the event by thanking the QCS, the QWSC and all attendees and participants for their cooperation and support in making the day a success and for playing an important part in the ongoing efforts by local organisations and institutions to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The Peninsula
