• During the launch, Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, called on women to undergo screenings. ‘I call out to all women sitting at home to come forward and take a screening test during the Pink Caravan campaign,’ he said. Reem Mohammed / The National
    During the launch, Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, called on women to undergo screenings. ‘I call out to all women sitting at home to come forward and take a screening test during the Pink Caravan campaign,’ he said. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Ten horse riders, including doctors and volunteers, saddled up on Tuesday to start a 10-day trek across the country in the name of breast cancer awareness. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Ten horse riders, including doctors and volunteers, saddled up on Tuesday to start a 10-day trek across the country in the name of breast cancer awareness. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The final leg of the caravan will take place in Abu Dhabi – from Yas Island to the Zayed Sports City – on March 17. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The final leg of the caravan will take place in Abu Dhabi – from Yas Island to the Zayed Sports City – on March 17. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Young riders, each representing an emirate, receive ribbons at the launch of the Pink Caravan. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Young riders, each representing an emirate, receive ribbons at the launch of the Pink Caravan. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Reem Bin Karam, chairperson of the Pink Caravan higher steering committee, speaks at the launch. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Reem Bin Karam, chairperson of the Pink Caravan higher steering committee, speaks at the launch. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, was present at the launch of the 7th annual Pink Caravan in Sharjah on Tuesday. Courtesy NNC PR
    Dr Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, was present at the launch of the 7th annual Pink Caravan in Sharjah on Tuesday. Courtesy NNC PR
  • More than 100 horse riders will take part in the 7th annual Pink Caravan, which started out from Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club and made its way to Masafi Hospital in Fujairah on Tuesday. Courtesy NNC PR
    More than 100 horse riders will take part in the 7th annual Pink Caravan, which started out from Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club and made its way to Masafi Hospital in Fujairah on Tuesday. Courtesy NNC PR
  • On Wednesday, the horseback riders will ride from Fujairah to the Oceanic Hotel in Khor Fakkan. Thursday will be spent in Dibba Beach Park. Reem Mohammed / The National
    On Wednesday, the horseback riders will ride from Fujairah to the Oceanic Hotel in Khor Fakkan. Thursday will be spent in Dibba Beach Park. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • A team of medical professionals will use the annual event to highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer and offer free screenings to people through mobile clinics, in addition to fixed clinics deployed in each emirate operating from 4pm to 10pm. Reem Mohammed / The National
    A team of medical professionals will use the annual event to highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer and offer free screenings to people through mobile clinics, in addition to fixed clinics deployed in each emirate operating from 4pm to 10pm. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • During the 10-day campaign, fixed clinics are stationed at Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, Dubai City Walk, Ajman Corniche, Al Hamra Mall in RAK, Al Khazan Healthcare Clinic in UAQ and at Al Faseel health promotion centre in Fujairah. Reem Mohammed / The National
    During the 10-day campaign, fixed clinics are stationed at Abu Dhabi Corniche, Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, Dubai City Walk, Ajman Corniche, Al Hamra Mall in RAK, Al Khazan Healthcare Clinic in UAQ and at Al Faseel health promotion centre in Fujairah. Reem Mohammed / The National

Health

7th annual Pink Caravan kicks off in Sharjah - in pictures

James Ohara

March 07, 2017

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Ten horse riders, including doctors and volunteers, saddled up on Tuesday to begin a 10-day trek across the country in the name of breast cancer awareness.

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