Khaleej Times

Young equestrian­s asked to join ride against cancer

- Staff Reporter reporters@khaleejtim­es.com

sharjah — If dispelling of numerous myths surroundin­g breast cancer is worrying you and want your children or those of your colleagues and friends to follow suit, block your schedules for the ‘Pink Caravan Children’s Ride’, which takes place on March 10 at Desert Palm Dubai.

The horse ride is the main focus of the event and is open to both children and adults, participat­ing with their own horses. All riders will need to pre-register via the online applicatio­n form through http://www.pinkcarava­n.ae/register/children-form.php.

The approximat­ely 6-km ride will end at a finish line decorated with a multitude of pink balloons. Students from Dubai Riding for the Disabled will ride a 1.5-km route.

“The youth’s eagerness to contribute to and support the Pink Caravan Ride has witnessed a tremendous increase in the past six years. We believe there is no better way to prevent the occurrence of the disease and mitigate the social taboos that accompanie­s it than sensitisin­g future generation­s about the risks and remedies of cancer from an early age,” said Lize De Jonge, programme manager of

We are always eager to work with and encourage the youth to take the lead for great causes.” Lize De Jonge, programme manager

Pink Caravan Ride.

“To this end, we are organising a horse riding event for both young and adult participan­ts in collaborat­ion with Desert Palm, along with clinical examinatio­ns and other activities because we are always eager to work with encourage the youth to take the lead for great causes.” The participan­ts will have access to numerous other activities. A bouncy castle, face painting, photo wall and petting zoo are some of them. A medical team will also be stationed at the venue to conduct awareness lectures for the public.

Parking for horse boxes and trailer will be arranged for at the Desert Palm riding stable. The event will take place from 2pm to 5pm. All riders will receive rosettes from the Pink Caravan.

 ??  ?? The cancer awareness campaign stresses on participat­ion by children as they could play a key role in eliminatin­g the taboos.
The cancer awareness campaign stresses on participat­ion by children as they could play a key role in eliminatin­g the taboos.

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