Saturday October 24th:
In Egypt a run for breast cancer sponsored by Susan G. Koman. Several teams of students, workers, Egyptians, have formed for this race. International sponsors and runners from over 10 several countries from the middle east and Northern Africa will participate.
Awareness of breast cancer in this region of the World has typically been slow but a goal for improved understanding in the middle east in underway especially with this run. The increased concern is largely due to the number of women fighting breast cancer.
Several high ranking officials from Egypt were found enjoying the “First Race for Breast Cancer Foundation in Egypt“.
“Runners and walkers alike will break the silence that surrounds breast cancer in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East,” said Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker who is the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control.
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