Ten Ways You Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Studies have shown that the average age of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United Arab Emirates is ten years younger than in other countries in the world, due in part to early detection and awareness of breast cancer. Open discussions and removing the stigma surrounding breast cancer is the first step in promoting screening and possible prevention, which is why UAE companies are doing their part to raise awareness during Awareness Month about Breast Cancer. Here is how you can help:

1. Get tested

According to Pink caravan, if breast cancer is found early, the survival rate could be as high as 98%. This breast cancer initiative holds free screenings on October 16 and 17 in La Mer from 4 to 10 p.m.
click here for more information

Saudi Arabia Hospital It has two offers on: if you are over 40, get a consultation mammogram for Dhs500 and if you are under 40 get an ultrasound with consultation for Dhs500.
Click here to book your appointment

Mediclinic will offer a 50 percent discount on mammograms and consultations throughout October at its branches located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
To book an appointment click here

2. Snack forever

Sugargram

Sugargram has created a Breast Cancer Information Box containing five delicious bite-size cupcakes. Dhs5 will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation in association with Brest Friends with each box purchased.
Available to order on Deliveroo and ChatFood during October, priced at 30 dirhams.

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London Dairy Cafe

The café has produced limited edition Pinktober chocolates priced at 12 dirhams. All proceeds will go towards breast cancer research at the Al Jalila Foundation and its affiliates Brest Friends. Brest Friends is the first breast cancer support group in the UAE to help promote early detection and investment in breast cancer research.
Located in 12 different locations, visit londondairycafe.com for more information.

La Serre Bistro & Bakery

The French bistro has selected special drinks for the month of October. With every purchase of these drinks, Dhs10 will go to Pink Caravan. Enjoy delicious pink and white chocolate all month long and a ‘mademoiselle’ drink every Wednesday night.
Vida Hotel, Downtown Dubai. Visit laserre.com for more information

French bistro Couqley

This charming French bistro has partnered with the Al Jalila Foundation and has launched a special dome-shaped Framboise-speculoos dessert; a delicate yogurt and raspberry mousse on a crushed lotus cookie. The dessert costs 52 dirhams and all proceeds will be donated to the foundation. The offer is available throughout the month of October.
Cluster A, JLT, Dubai. Visit couqley.ae for more information.

Raspberry-speculoos

3. Brunch

Days, Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi

Every Friday there will be a Pinktober brunch at the Giornotte Restaurant packed with activities in support of breast cancer awareness. The brunch will include live stations, a one-of-a-kind super food station, exciting prize contests, and a fuchsia dress code. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the Al Jalila Foundation.

Located at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Giornotte Restaurant, and visit ritzcarlton.com/abudhabi to make reservations.

Grosvenor House Dubai

Three award-winning Grosvenor House restaurants will join the action this October and invite you to dinner for a cause. Participate in Rhodes W1 Rhoast this October 17th and feast on a traditional barbecue with all the side dishes of Dhs125, or head to Bull bull and dine on South American dishes (with pink drinks) at a unique brunch on October 23. Prices start at Dhs350. Enjoy modern Indian cuisine at Indego by Veneet and enjoy a special tasting menu on October 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Prices start from Dhs415. All restaurants will donate 50 dirhams per reservation to the Brest Friends initiative of the Al Jalila Foundation.

Grosvenor House Dubai. click here for more information

London Social, DIFC

On 23 October, the award-winning brunch at London Social will host a pinktober brunch of which 50 dirhams will go to the Al Jalila foundation in support of breast cancer.
Located in DIFC, Dubai, prices for brunch start at Dhs395. Click here to book

London Social

Le Meridien Beach Resort and Spa

Two of Le Meridien’s most beloved restaurants will be offering brunch this month. Brasserie 2.0’s The ‘pretty in pink’ brunch will take place on October 16 with a variety of seafood and outdoor grill with a live DJ. Pricing starts at Dhs375, and Dhs50 will be donated. Authentic Mexican restaurant From Maya Mas Mas pink brunch on October 23 satisfy your cravings for Mexican food with delicious tacos, fajitas and more. Prices start from Dhs350.

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa. Click here for Brasserie 2.0 and here for Maya.

4. Dry off

That Hair Tho has a special offer to support the cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The offer implies the purchase of any service to obtain a free hairdryer and do not forget to wear pink when you visit the salon.
The Dome Building, Cluster N, JLT. Call +971 45896670 to book an appointment.

5. Enjoy afternoon tea

Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea in The Lobby Lounge at the Ritz Carlton with a variety of sweet and savory pastries as you do your part to help those affected by breast cancer. The offer will take place throughout the month of October and part of the proceeds will go to the Al Jalila Foundation.
Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. Click here to book

Afternoon tea in the lobby lounge

6. Donate hair

Dabur Amla has partnered with the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) initiative and the Tips and Toes salon to support people affected by breast cancer by starting a hair donation campaign. The ‘Strong Hair, Stronger You’ initiative aims to help breast cancer patients by manufacturing high-quality hair prostheses. The initiative will run until December 15, and those who decide to donate their hair will receive a free haircut and a 30% discount on color services.
Click here for the guidelines and eligibility requirements for donating hair.

7. Wash your clothes

Laundry Service Laundromats have a great deal to raise awareness and donate to charities while making your clothes. The initiative is done in partnership with your Pink Homecare Bag where, for Dhs65, you can fill the bag with 12 household items, including sheets, towels, quilts, and pillowcases, and Washmen will donate 5 percent of each bag to the Al Jalila foundation.

To reserve your service, download the app at washmen.com

8. Buy for a cause

Hi Maintenance, the online fashion boutique, is offering a special Pinktober discount of 10 percent on all pink items for the month of October and will donate 15 percent of all jewelry sales to the Al Jalila Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness.

Visit himaintenance.ae to purchase

9. Relax in the spa

The Rose Awakening Ritual offering at the Ritz Carlton Spa, DIFC will be available this month, to relax and donate to a worthy cause at the same time. Enjoy rose geranium-infused treatments including a foot bath, back scrub, back massage, and facial, where 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation in association with Brest Friends.
DIFC, Dubai. For reservations call +971 4318 6150

10. Participate in the Pink Run

Yas Mall, in association with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), invites fitness fans in the Emirate to participate in the race to raise awareness of breast cancer on October 16. The ‘Pink Run’ will take place inside the mall and will include options of 2.5 km, 5 km and 10 km.
For more information and to register, visit inphota.com/en/event/yas-mall-indoor-pink-run/

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