The island’s going pink crazy this month with numerous events to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for the Kingdom’s Think Pink charity, and we’ve got details of the official line-up.
September 30 – Launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
-Harley Davidson Owners Group ninth annual motorbike ride finishing at ART Rotana Awaji. Contact HOG on 17 599-006 for further information and route details. The start of ride will be at Harley Davidson Budaiya Highway.
-ART Rotana Pink Brunch. Contact 16 000-111 for information or reservations.
October 1
-Pink Pony Day – pink pony ride afternoon with grooming, rides and games at Muharraq Horse Riding (MHR). Contact 39 858-770/33 090-088 for reservations. Meet the official Think Pink Bahrain 2016 ambassadors at the same time.
-Royal Golf Club donates amount from every green fee. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 5 and 12
-Walking Wednesdays at the Royal Golf Club. Amount donated from every green fee after 6pm. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 7, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
-Royal Golf Club donates amount from every green fee. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 8
-Royal Golf Club Beat the Pros Challenge on Hole 12 and amount donated from every green fee. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 11 and 12
-Celebrity Stylist Abby Haliti, known for her expertise in the balayage technique, is at Gloss Salon – contact 17 826-030 for an appointment or further information.
October 13
-Royal Golf Club nine-hole par three event. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 14
-Pink ART Rotana Brunch. Contact 16 000-111 for information or reservations.
-Pink Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen. Contact 17 115-500.
-CUT by Wolfgang Puck seven-course meal prepared by eight leading chefs from Bahrain’s top restaurants. Contact 17 115-044.
October 19
-Royal Golf Club Ladies’ Think Pink Pro-Am tournament. Contact RGC on 17 750-777.
October 21
-Pink ART Rotana Brunch. Contact 16 000-111 for information or reservations.
-Pink Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen. Contact 17 115-500 for reservations.
October 22
-Bolly Zumba at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. Contact the Sports & Recreation Centre on 17 586-612.
-Ride 4 Pink – with Muharraq Horse Riding (MHR). Contact 3985770/ 33090088 for reservations. Meet the official Think Pink Bahrain 2016 ambassadors at the same time.
October 28
-Pink ART Rotana Brunch. Contact 16 000-111 for information or reservations.
-Pink Brunch at Bahrain Bay Kitchen. Contact 17 115-500 for reservations.
November 4 – Closing event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
-Pink Paddle – a family stand-up paddle board event in Amwaj. Contact 77 363-677 for more details and reservations.
Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain other initiatives
-Pink Spa treatment; Think Pink Eclairs on sale at the Gourmet Lounge; official Think Pink Bahrain merchandise on sale at the Spa Reception.
Royal Golf Club other initiatives
Think Pink selfie station throughout the month.
Donating a percentage of pink merchandise sold.
Pink dessert and cocktail available all month with percentage going to the charity.
Art Rotana other initiatives
Will be selling a selection of merchandise from Think Pink Bahrain volunteers during Friday Brunch.
All collaborative partners have communicated certain percentages or full amounts directed towards the charity – they are, at time of press, the official affiliations. Unless an event is showcased and posted on Think Pink’s social media platforms, then the event is not officially supported by the charity. The use of Think Pink or Think Pink Bahrain is prohibited outside of these events as a business CR (registration number 97832) has been raised to protect the brand – this ensures all money raised is directed towards the charity’s community projects in Bahrain. For information about support please contact [email protected] or
39 076-717.
About Think Pink Bahrain
Breast cancer is not race-, religion- or class-orientated. It is only with research, education, early intervention and public awareness that we can fight this disease.
Think Pink Bahrain is a non-profit organisation founded by Julie Sprakel in 2004. Over the years, the money raised has been directed to The National Campaign for the Early Detection Of Breast Disease, which screens Bahraini women over the age of 40. Think Pink Bahrain is dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness issues, especially early detection, thereby saving lives.
What started as a one-off event to mark Julie’s 30th birthday, is now a nation-wide awareness campaign. Since inception, Think Pink Bahrain has raised over USD600,000. This money has supported various breast cancer initiatives on the island, specifically early intervention, education and awareness.
Members of Think Pink Bahrain donate their time, expertise and business acumen to support the ongoing work of the charity.
The core principle of Think Pink Bahrain’s philosophy is education. Education is the first step to prevention. When we educate our mothers, daughters, sisters and nieces, we can help them make informed decisions, which may ultimately save their lives. The charity’s ongoing investment in education will enable the people of Bahrain to receive and have access to the best healthcare, with a holistic approach to breast cancer treatment.
Think Pink Bahrain aims to empower people at grass roots levels through collaboration with local affiliates to continue to promote the importance of education and screening programmes and community-based outreach projects.
