In the midst of a large presence on the part of women representing all segments of society, femi9 from Park Hyatt Hotel in Jeddah launched the Pink Message campaign to raise awareness of adopting healthy lifestyle methods that can help reduce exposure to breast cancer, through healthy dietary and sports habits, and it is a campaign that will continue throughout the month of October. In conjunction with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of female specialists in various fields of health awareness spoke during the campaign launch event.
Initially, Dr. Suzan Al-Kafi, a consultant of obstetrics and gynecology and IVF at Al-Mashfa Hospital and an associate professor at King Abdul Aziz University, advised all women that they should undergo periodic screening not only in terms of breast cancer but in all examinations that would preserve health, and reported corrective information on misconceptions regarding Breast cancer. Research has proven that following a regular exercise regime would, by God’s will, spare women the risk of infection.
For her part, the nutritionist at the Golds Gym, Dr. Soha Al-Qas, presented a group of foods capable of forming cancer-fighting immunity, such as cauliflower, garlic, onions and leafy vegetables, noting that meals containing large quantities of vegetables are considered healthy meals and rich in the nutritional value required for the body to play its role in protection and resistance to various Types of diseases.
After that, the internationally accredited sports coach, Jim Reem Al-Bakri, spoke about the importance of sport in general and for women in particular, stressing that the concept of sport for all is the correct expression that everyone should be aware of. Sport is not for a specific gender, male or female, nor for a specific age, but each category has what suits her. Athletic exercises, and the correct pattern that the individual must follow is to exercise at least five times a week, for half an hour each time.
The last part of the meeting witnessed the participation of all attendees by writing letters, advice and opinions and linking them to balloons specially prepared to carry these messages and were launched in the sky of the city of Jeddah to reach the largest possible number of women. Draws were also made for a number of health and sports awards, where the hospital provided a comprehensive medical examination and Goldzheim provided And Planet Beach subscriptions are free for one month and femi9 has also offered vouchers
For his part, the Executive Director of (femi9) Ms. Iyad Mashat thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the campaign, including the attendees and participants, and gave special thanks to the participants in the campaign, namely Gold’ Gym, Jeddah beauty blog, Planet Beach, AlMashfa Hospital for their active contribution and efforts to make the Pink Message campaign a success.
