Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded “I am and I will” campaign which was held throughout February to coincide with the occasion of World Cancer Day.
The campaign included many events, awareness competitions, virtual workshops to raise awareness of cancer, methods of prevention, and early detection among the community. The campaign which was launched under the umbrella of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) that QCS is one of its members, included many events and activities, most notably a motorbike and motorcycle walk at Lusail car in co-operation with Qatar Motorcycle Center and Mawather Center, in addition to a virtual walking challenge, as well as also “I am and I will” competition for schools and universities students in drawing- short story and educational video.
Within the framework of the preventive measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, the campaign was launched on electronic media where many awareness videos were produced with the participation of media figure Abdulrahman Al-Ashqar. Many virtual awareness workshops were held promoting healthy lifestyles in the community, also brochures were shared online in different languages.
A virtual workshop for capacity building of cancer awareness promoters was also implemented, and Participation in the virtual seminar for World Cancer Day in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar.
National Cancer Program, Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care Corporation, and Sidra Medicine. About people living with cancer, an awareness workshop was organized on how to overcome the fears during the treatment period and beyond for people living with breast cancer, in addition to publishing stories of hope on many platforms and involving them in virtual workshops.
Many institutions and companies in Qatar participated in the World Cancer Day campaign that was launched under the auspices of Ooredoo, QTerminals, Talabat, FMM, Triple Two, the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), Qatar Aluminum, Doha Film Institute, this is our belief from the state’s institutions to support community partnerships to leave a lasting impact in Qatar and to participate in raising awareness of cancer and ways to prevent it.
The campaign also included advertisements supported by Elan Qatar W.L.L and lighting many landmark buildings in orange color in an indication of the celebration of World Cancer Day, in cooperation with the Public Works Authority – Ashghal.
Also public were given a chance to donate one riyal on any order they make via Talabat application and challenge the 2 million Nojoom points rewards – Ooredoo – Qatar.
