Pink Caravan holds second community event in Aljada

The sound of children's laughter and animated conversations filled the air in Aljada on Friday evening as the Pink Caravan opened its second community event.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

From 5pm, scores of families, volunteers, and medical teams streamed in, turning the venue into a packed, high-energy space centred on community solidarity and breast cancer awareness.

Organised by Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) as part of the annual Pink October campaign, the three-day event runs from October 10 to 12, between 5pm to 11pm daily, under the theme "A Community Through Her."

It offers free clinical and mammogram screenings, interactive workshops, roaming performances, and a full schedule of activities for children, teenagers, and families.

On its opening day, the event drew more than 1,500 visitors, with a strong turnout from the community from across the country.

Women visited the mobile clinic for free screenings, while others joined hands-on workshops and awareness sessions.

Children moved between face painting, flower-making, and decorating T-shirts, while teenagers spent time in the gaming zone and took part in video challenges.

The mix of health services and family activities kept the venue active throughout the evening.