‘Every day is a gift’

British national Rajaa Khalifa, a working mum of three children (her youngest is two years old), was diagnosed with a rare type of stage three breast cancer in January, 2021. She was continuing with her chemo treatment when she joined the PINKDAYTOSHINE 2021 event at Rotana Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Determined not to let her condition affect her family or her emotionally, she gave priority to her duties of motherhood always. Her husband was the rock behind as were her parents,

especially on days when felt she couldn't move.

Rajaa’s message: ‘I urge all ladies, no matter what your age is, to go and get yourself checked. You must do regular monthly self-examinations. Don't be scared if you find anything suspicious; get it checked by a medical professional. Every day, I wake up with my kids, and believe it is a gift. I try my best to create beautiful memories for my kids. [Going through such experiences] made me realise what matters most and what doesn't in life.