• Live music filled the morning air at Zabeel Park and people of all ages sang, danced and cheered their way around the 2km route.
    Live music filled the morning air at Zabeel Park and people of all ages sang, danced and cheered their way around the 2km route.
  • The walkathon is part of the year round Safe and Sound campaign, which is now in its 18th year.
    The walkathon is part of the year round Safe and Sound campaign, which is now in its 18th year.
  • Doctors say the increase in breast cancer cases among younger women in the UAE presents a new challenge in the fight against the disease.
    Doctors say the increase in breast cancer cases among younger women in the UAE presents a new challenge in the fight against the disease.
  • A mammogram can, on average, diagnose a cancerous lump three years before it becomes palpable.
    A mammogram can, on average, diagnose a cancerous lump three years before it becomes palpable.

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BurJuman Pink Walkathon in Dubai - in pictures

Robert Mickelson

October 31, 2014

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Tens of thousands of people dressed in bright pink and took part in BurJuman Pink Walkathon to raise awareness of breast cancer. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National / October 31

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