The Oman Cancer Association (OCA) concluded its 22nd annual walk over two days at Al Qurm Natural Park located in Muscat Governorate, under the slogan "Walking with Hope." This event, attended by over 6,000 people, aimed to raise community awareness about cancer and support patients and their families.
Presence of Officials and the Community at the Annual Walk
This event was held under the high patronage of His Excellency Azan bin Qasim Al-Busaidi, Deputy Minister of Heritage and Tourism of Oman for Tourism, and witnessed extensive participation from community members, families, and representatives of government institutions and private sector organizations.
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This year's walk was held over two days to respond to the requests of community members who wish to participate in this event annually and to provide more opportunities for community involvement, reinforcing the presence of this initiative as one of the prominent annual events of the Oman Cancer Association.
Diverse Activities and a Human Message
The program for this event included a series of activities and interactive events dedicated to various age groups, including theatrical and artistic performances, a special section for children, as well as food and cooking sections, which contributed to creating a family and social atmosphere and reinforced the human message of the walk based on spreading hope and solidarity with cancer patients.
The first day, Thursday, October 29, was dedicated to social events aimed at strengthening connections among community members, including cancer survivors. The second day, Friday, October 30, was dedicated to the annual walk to raise awareness about this disease, in accordance with an annual tradition that the association considers important.
The goal of the walk is to spread awareness about cancer, emphasize the importance of early detection and adopting healthy lifestyles, in addition to promoting a culture of support and assistance to patients and their families, and highlighting the role of the community in supporting national efforts to reduce the impacts of this disease.
The Oman Cancer Association continues its efforts in the areas of awareness, prevention, early detection, and palliative care, supporting patients and their families in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman and contributing to health awareness and improving quality of life.
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