Blog: A pink Dubai walk for cancer victims

Gulf News Deputy Web Editor Linda George joins hundreds in Dubai in a walk to support breast cancer victims around the world. She blogs live about her experience.

10:25am

I'm inside the BurJuman mall to join the hundreds of people in pink who are here to grab some breakfast. I'm resting my feet and sipping a tall glass of juice...and chatting with total strangers who seem like friends I have known for years…

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I was not able to make it but as a cancer patient myself, I am very grateful to those who participated and supported the walkathon. It is nice to know so many cares. A million thanks!
Remedios O. Alcazar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: October 18, 2008, 11:46

Back home in the Philippines I was active in supporting this cause and I was very happy to be a part of the walkathon yesterday. I just wish we could also have the facilities and get the same kind of support in the Philippines as there's also a very high incidence of cancer there.
Emma
Dubai,Philippines
Posted: October 18, 2008, 09:44

Thank you organisers for giving us a chance to participate in this event. As my mother is suffering from breast cancer and is admitted in a hospital, I feel happy that I participated in this campaign and supported it. Thanks.
L. Roy
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: October 18, 2008, 09:02

A very touching and educative experience. My young daughter could learn about the the danger called breast cancer. She got herself exposed to the universal community, that stood as one in the fight against breast cancer. A lovely, lively and emotional experience. The first time for me and my family and we wish to continue this for long. Good work done by Gulf news and all the agencies involved. Best wishes for the next event.
B.S.Rao
Sharjah,India
Posted: October 18, 2008, 08:55

Very touching. Years ago, when I was a little boy myself, I knew a lady who suffered from, and finally, was a victim to breast cancer. Now having suffered from cancer of esophagus and undergone a surgery, I can understand what it is to suffer and, more important, to survive cancer. Cheers to all those Great Survivors.
Suneel Hattangadi
Mumbai,India
Posted: October 17, 2008, 17:19

Beautiful and touching.
Haji KJ
Kozhikode,India
Posted: October 17, 2008, 16:14

I came back home now after my walk. it was beautiful. Lovely event. My nan died of breast cancer and my mum nursed her through it all, so its very personal for me. Thank you very much Gulf News for covering this.
Suzanne Jackson
Dubai,UAE
Posted: October 17, 2008, 13:39

I was there at Bur Juman with my parents and my 2yr old son to take part in the Walkathon as it was for a great cause. Enjoyed the walk and was completely amazed at the number of people present there. I am proud to say that I was a part of the walkathon. It was a stunning sight to see all the pink balloons risin high in the air, I was enjoying the band ! My son enjoyed too . The whole spirit was amazing there!!!
Lanzia Basheer
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Posted: October 17, 2008, 12:23