Ribbon rally on track

Think Pink Bahrain is urging the community to join them on Saturday at the Bahrain International Circuit to kick off its annual breast cancer awareness campaign.

Every year the charity champions create fun and new ways to spread the life-saving message of early detection and prevention which could help women combat the disease.

This year, the fundraisers are launching a Longest Ribbon Challenge with the aim of breaking the world record for having the longest rosy-hued ribbon, as recently highlighted

in GulfWeekly.

Founder and chairman Jules Sprakel said: “It’s is an exciting project that will not only benefit the community but bring us all together at the same time!”

Supporters of the cause started purchasing pink ribbons, at BD1 a time, in February to tie into sections for the challenge. The sections have been added together to form one long strip to be carried by 1,000 people at the circuit in Sakhir.

 “It’s our first national-scale community initiative with individuals and corporate entities participating together,” explained Jules. “The Supreme Council of Health and the National Health Regulatory Authority have not only endorsed the project but have been supporting the team too. The volunteer line closed as of Monday but everyone is welcomed to attend and enjoy the free fair.”

The #howfarforpink ribbon will be carried by volunteers at 4pm and the family fair will open with a bouncy castle, face-painting and music.

This is just the beginning for the campaigners as they will be staging a series of events in October, which is the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the world, aimed at raising further awareness and funds for its charitable endeavours.

THINK PINK CALENDAR

-Starting September 29, there will be a Pink Brunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay every Friday. The Four Seasons Pink Brunch will be held at the Bahrain Bay Kitchen and is BD25++ including soft drinks and BD35++ including beverages. An additional BD2 per person will be added as part of the donation towards Breast Cancer Awareness Society.

-Le Meridien will be staging a Think Pink-themed brunch every Friday starting October 6 along with the Four Seasons. Le Meridien’s brunch is BD38 net, inclusive of beverages, and for details, contact Kristy on 38885827.

Aside from the brunches on October 6, there will be a Woman’s Only Aquathlon organised by the Bahrain Triathlon Association (BTA) at 7am from Zallaq at the Scout Camp. For details, contact the head of BTA’s women’s committee, Mariam Turki on 38383739. Also on the same day will be the Ritz Pink Beach Party starting from 7:30pm and five per cent of the tickets sold will be donated to the charity. To find out about ticket cost, contact the hotel.

-On October 7, Team Bahrain Merida are organising a 35km and 45km bike ride entitled #pedal4pink around the kingdom which is open to everyone. It will start at 7am from The Westin Hotel Bahrain City Centre and end at the same location. To register, visit www.cyclesafebahrain.com and there are different packages included.

-On October 11, diners will also enjoy a five-course menu at Four Seasons re/Asian Cuisine, paired with beverages, at BD59 net from 7pm and BD2 from each ticket sold will go to Think Pink Bahrain. For details on what else is inclusive, contact 17115046.

-On October 13, the annual Think Pink Bahrain Breast Cancer Awareness Motor Bike Ride will kick off at 7am from Riffa Views International School with an 8am departure. The ride will end at Cavalli Café in Al Aali Shopping Complex. To register, visit Think Pink Bahrain’s Facebook event page.

-On October 14, Saar Mall is hosting a Better Health - Better ‘Her’ Breast Cancer Charity event in collaboration with 6/10 Women Empowerment. It will start at 4pm and end at 10pm. For details contact 38877770 or 1790203.

-On October 22, the Think Pink Bahrain brand ambassadors, Muharraq Horse Riding (MHR) School, will be staging a Pink Pony Day for children at the stables. To register it is BD7 and water will be provided. For more details, contact the school on 39858770 or 33090088. Follow them on Instagram @mhrschool or on Facebook at Muharraq Horse Riding School.

-The last Think Pink Brunch events will be held on October 27 along with an Azure Party at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay starting from 9pm to 2am. Tickets cost BD50, inclusive of two drinks. A table-for-six is priced at BD400 and a Super Cabana-for-eight guests is BD700, both including beverage promotion.

Profit after all related expenses will be donated to Think Pink Bahrain.

-On October 28, the MHR #rideforpink annual horse parade, which is open for experienced riders and adults only, will start at 3pm and end at 6pm from the stable to Amwaj Islands.  To register it is BD8 and water will be provided. For details, contact the School on 39858770 or 33090088.

-The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay have added more activities to support the cause such as Pink drinks by the pool for BD4 and an additional 500 fills per person will appear on the check as part of the donation towards Think Pink Bahrain. Wolfgang Puck’s popular lounges Blue Moon Lounge on the Hotel’s 50th floor and CUT Bar & Lounge are also preparing a special pink mix called Forbidden Kiss, which will be available for guests throughout the month of October, and BD1 will be donated to Think Pink Bahrain after each Forbidden Kiss or Crackling Rosie is sold in both outlets.

Pastry Chef Pierre Chambon will also prepare a signature pink dessert for each restaurant (CUT by Wolfgang Puck and re/Asian Cuisine). The Four Seasons will also stage a Pink High Tea with a view throughout the month at BD15++ per person or BD28++ for two guests. An additional BD1 per person will be added to the bill as part of the donation towards Bahrain Breast Cancer Awareness Society.

The Pink High Tea will be served between 3pm to 9pm.

Visitors can also enjoy a Four Seasons Pink Boutique offering delicacies such as baked goods, pink macaroons and roses at the Lobby alcove from 11am to 9pm.

The hotel’s spa is also offering Pink Spa Specials including a donation of BD2 for every Chakra Essence Ritual and BD1 for every Chakra Massage Collection treatment booked during the month of October. For details, contact 17115000.

-The Foundry restaurant in Adliya is designing a Think Pink refreshment for the month with BD1 given to the charity, and the venue will match the collection at the end of the month.

-Sumo Sushi restaurants in Juffair, Amwaj Islands and Riffa will be adding a pink roll to the menu in order to make a donation to the charity and the Westin Hotel’s Furn Café in City Centre Bahrain will also be donating 50fils per cake purchased.

-There will be a fun Zumbathon event at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre on November 29 in support of Think Pink Bahrain and the Smile charity. Details for the ladies only event will follow. For more information, contact event organiser Fatima Bader on 39113333 or Think Pink Bahrain on 39076717.