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We Walk So They Can Live

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Did you know? Nearly 10 million people die from cancer each year.

While we live in a time of awe-inspiring advancements in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, many of us who seek cancer care hit barriers at every turn. Income, education, geographical location, and discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and lifestyle are just a few of the factors that can negatively affect care.

Up to 3.7 million lives could be saved each year through resources appropriate strategies for prevention, early detection as well as timely and quality treatment. Whoever you are – a cancer survivor, co-worker, a care giver, a friend, a leader, healthcare worker, teacher, or student – you have the power to take action.

In 2017, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, organized a charity walkathon to show their support for cancer patients. Over 12,500 people walked, 6 patients of different nationalities and religions came together to support the cause. A total of AED 575,000 was raised for the medical treatment for the cancer patients.