WAM Equestrian clubs from every emirate in the UAE will be taking part in next year s Pink Caravan Ride (PCR).
February s annual breast cancer awareness campaign is organised by the UAE-based non-profit Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP).
PCR clinics across the UAE will be offering free medical screenings from February 3 to March 30 for all men and women in the UAE.
Mammograms, clinical examinations, and self-examination training sessions will be available in line with COVID-19 protocols.
Stringent COVID-19 precautionary measures will be in place during the week-long cross country ride.
Seven Pink Caravan ambassador riders will be joined by a team of volunteers, doctors, nurses, and medical support staff from across the country.
All proceeds from the clubs will be donated to PCR and will be allocated for expenses related to providing free screening, raising awareness of early detection, and towards treatment costs of detected breast cancer patients.
During its decade-long journey, PCR has conducted more than 75,000 free screenings, and set up clinics in the farthest corners of the UAE to ensure the availability of its services to all individuals in the UAE and brought together all community members in the fight against the disease.
Since 2011, PCR has been annually trekking across the seven emirates to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer, offering free medical consultation and screening to UAE residents. To date, 850 equestrians from different nationalities have travelled more than 1,950 kms, while PCR clinics recorded 80 cancer cases from over 75,000 free screenings to both men and women.