Show your support for breast cancer awareness by checking out these events!
10th October
ADCB Zayed Sports City 5 & 10k Run
Tie up those laces and get ready to hit the paths at Zayed Sports City for breast cancer awareness month. This fun race will donate a portion of every entrance fee to the Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer research. The race begins at 7am. For more information visit:
www.premieronline.com
Pink Kitty Brunch
Dip your paws into this! Check out the special Hello Kitty themed brunch at Silk Route in Holiday Inn, featuring plenty of appetising salads, hearty mains and delicious desserts. Kids will be looked after at the Kidz Zone, so parents can enjoy a long and leisurely day out. AED 139 for food only or AED 179 with unlimited brew and bubbles. Best of all, a percentage of the brunch will be donated to breast cancer awareness. For reservations call:
02 657 4856
Paddle in pink
Dress to impress in plenty of pink, of course, with this special kayaking session around the mangroves with the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa as the backdrop. Enjoy the beauty of your natural surroundings with a guided tour from 9am to 11am – and afterwards enjoy an optional brunch at the hotel’s Ingredients restaurant. AED 150 for adults and AED 130 for children. AED 100 from every booking will be donated to Bosom Buddies. For more information call: 02 656 1152
11th October
Sing for pink
The NSO Chamber Music Series opens its 2014-2015 season with a special concert in honour of breast cancer survivors and raising awareness for the cause. Hosted by the NSO Symphony Orchestra, the concert features the vocal talents of three sopranos performing both solo and semi-staged ensembles from popular operatic and Broadway selections. Hosted at the Brighton College Abu Dhabi auditorium from 7.30pm. Tickets available from AED 75 to AED 200. To purchase tickets email: [email protected]
14th October
Riding with courage
In partnership with the Pink Caravan, Fairmont Bab al Bahr offers free screenings and consultations as part of the Friends of Cancer Patients UAE national breast cancer campaign, ‘Riding with Courage’. Certified physicians will conduct screenings in the medical unit at The Chocolate Gallery from 1pm to 3.30pm. Guests can pre-register by calling: 050 610 4583
15th October
Going for gold
In true Abu Dhabi fashion, VPS Healthcare is hosting a Guinness World Record attempt today for the Largest Simultaneous Self-Examination for Breast Cancer. Hosted at Zayed University Convention Centre at 4.30pm, the event aims to raise awareness on the importance of early detection by inviting hundreds of women to take part in the group self-exam. For more information contact: [email protected]
19th October
Pink afternoon tea
Raise your pinkies for a special pink afternoon tea. In support of the awareness campaign, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal and the Spanish Community of Abu Dhabi are hosting this tea and special session with a medical expert. Ladies will be able to make donations to the Breast Cancer Arabia Foundation during the event and will enjoy plenty of delicious nibbles. Hosted in Alba Lounge. AED 70 per person. For more information call: 02 818 8282
23rd October
Aussies Abroad Carnivore’s Dinner
Celebrate cancer awareness with a meaty mouthful. Aussies Abroad Abu Dhabi will host a special dinner at Entrecôte at the Souk Qaryat Al Beri. From 7pm. AED 275 inclusive of dinner and beverages. The event is limited to 75 people, so book early. Funds raised will go to the Breast Cancer Ward at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. For more details visit: www.aussiesabroad-abudhabi.com
Pink Coffee Morning
Raise money for Breast Cancer Arabia (BCA) with a mug of freshly brewed coffee. Enjoy a morning of coffee, tea and cakes with your friends while raising cash for this worthy cause. Raffle prizes and shopping also on offer, with 10 per cent of profits donated to BCA. Hosted at the Clubhouse at Zayed Sports City from 9.30am to 12pm. Tickets AED 40. For more information email: [email protected]
29th October
Go pink
Head to the Anahata Wellness Spa in Khalifa City where the chic spa is hosting a special bazaar and talks on breast cancer awareness from 29th to 30th October. That’s not all: enjoy a 25 per cent discount on all spa treatments plus special spa deals of the day. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Bosom Buddies. For more information call: 02 557 7722
Throughout October
Pinktober
Pucker up for Pinktober! Kiss off cancer when you buy a giant kiss sticker to smack on the walls of Stills in Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island. Cover the walls in pink kisses to help raise awareness for the deadly disease. Best of all, each kiss costs AED 10 – and all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Arabia.
For more information call: 02 656 3000
Pink polish selfie
Get ready for your close up! Ladies of the capital get ready to pass on this important message of awareness to all your friends with The Nail Spa’s selfie campaign. Post your pink polish selfie on Instagram and tag three friends for a chance to win a year’s worth of mani-pedis. And while you’re there, the spa will donate AED 10 for every client who spends more than AED 500 to Breast Cancer Arabia. For more details call: 600 544 001
Sawaiba Khan
