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Pink October Movement at Ayala Center Cebu

- EDITOR: LUIS A. QUIBRANZA III / live@sunstar.com.ph

BREAST Cancer Awareness Month or Pink October is marked across the globe to bring awareness and educate the public about breast cancer including early detection, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment.

A 2017 report from the Philippine Obstetrica­l and Gynecologi­cal Society showed that the Philippine­s has the highest incidence rate of breast cancer among 197 countries and reports from the Philippine Council for Health, Research and Developmen­t show that one in 13 Filipino women are at risk of developing the disease in their lifetime.

This year, Ayala Center Cebu observes the advocacy for the 11th year in a row with various events and activities aiming to shed light on the disease and show solidarity with patients and survivors. The Pink October movement kicked off last Oct. 3 with the lighting of Rustan’s facade into pink, and the “Look Good, Feel Good” pampering session for cancer survivors at Rustan’s Department Store. Cebu’s top health experts and profession­als also spoke about breast cancer and other health issues affecting women last Oct. 5 for Pink Chat at Ayala Center Cebu’s Cinema One.

Be involved and join the upcoming activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

Dance for a cause with Pink Zumba – Fitness Fusion on Oct. 20

Stay fit and dance for a good cause today at The Terraces. To join, donate P50 to the ICanServe Foundation. Join the Pink Concert on Oct. 25

Take part in an evening of music from MYMP that puts a spotlight

on breast cancer awareness at The Terraces at 6 p.m., which will be an open-to-all event. Support the Pink Exhibit from Oct. 30 to Nov. 7

Support Cebuano entreprene­urs and businesses by buying local. Drop by the Pink Exhibit at Level 1 along Cotton On and Rotunda Area 1 and shop a wide selection of local goods and products from delicacies to handicraft­s. The exhibit aims to raise funds for ICanServe Foundation.

Be a beacon of hope and support the Pink October campaign at Ayala Center Cebu. /

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FOTO / MYMP DUO

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