Doha: Marking World Cancer Day, Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) welcomed a team from Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) to its Sports Club in Mesaieed to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.
The team held informative sessions and workshops in English and Arabic for participants.
Qapco marked the day under the theme ‘Show you care, be cancer aware’ to increase the community’s understanding of cancer and empower its employees to take control over their health. A highlight of the sessions was the Survivor Experience Sharing. The stories of hope were an inspiration for many and encouraged them to fight cancer with more determination.
QCS highlighted treatments available and stressed the whole spectrum of support options. Educational materials were distributed and self-examination workshops held, in particular for breast cancer.
Dr Mohammed Youssef Al Mulla, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Qapco, said: “At Qapco, as a responsible corporate citizen, and in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030, we believe in raising awareness about cancer among our employees and community and highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyles to lower the risk of cancer.”
Mariam Hamad Al Nuaimi, General manager, QCS, said: “I would like to express my deep appreciation to Qapco for efforts towards fighting cancer by supporting our educational mission”. The ‘Show you care, be cancer aware’ initiative is part of Qapco’s annual CSR campaign ‘Be Fit, Be Healthy, Be Happy’.
The Peninsula
