One of the most prevalent types of cancer, breast cancer, impact the lives of millions of women worldwide. This month, as the world supports various BCA initiatives, it is important for you to be aware of the top charitable organisations that are waging a battle against this life-threatening disease by performing cutting-edge research, offering medical aid and promoting mammography among women. You can donate to these organisations in the Middle East to directly support breast cancer patients and raise awareness in addition to monitoring yourself for symptoms of the disease, getting free screenings and participating in pinktober activities.
Brest friends
Brest Friends is a UAE-based charity organisation founded by the Arab Woman for Medicine award winner, Dr. Houriya Kazim in 2006. In partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, the organisation has been investing 100% of the donations it receives into medical research, education and treatment programmes. It also parents the first ever cancer support group in Dubai.
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pink caravan
Founded in 2011, the Pink Caravan is a myth-dispelling charitable initiative that aims to encourage mammography by raising awareness about the importance of screenings for the early detection of breast cancer in oder to minimise its impact on a patient’s life and ensure timely treatment and recovery.
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Zahra breast cancer association
Zahra Breast Cancer Association was one of the first organisations in the Middle East committed to saving the lives of women affected with the disease by providing them with the necessary financial and medical support.
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Saudi cancer society
The Saudi Cancer Society is a non-profit organisation that aims to mitigate the impact of breast cancer on society by providing support services for breast cancer patients, contributing to cancer prevention programs, controlling the spread of the disease in the kingdom by conduction of scientific research and developing solutions.
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Baheya Foundation
The Baheya Foundation was founded by a breast cancer survivor, Mrs. Bahia Wehbi in 2015, after she observed the suffering of unprivileged breast cancer patients during her treatment journey. Today her organisation serves to provide treatments and early screenings to the unprivileged ones.
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