Think Pink Events

October 16

Bodyline Fitness Day

9am to 9.45am

Room 1 - Deep stretch body conditioning (ladies) with Dee

Room 2 - Asthanga yoga (ladies) with Karina

10am to 10.45am

Room 1 - Spinning with Sue (mixed)

Room 2 - Aerobics with Melissa (ladies)

11am to 11.45am

Room 1 - Step aerobics with Dee (ladies)

Room 2 - Pilates with Lucia (ladies)

12pm to 12.45pm

Room 1 - Spinning with Dee (mixed)

Minimum donation is BD10. Booking must as only 20 bikes. Prizes awarded to participants. To book for the event contact Bodyline at 17793932 or call Dee Carvalho on 39671257.

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October 17

Throughout this month, Studio Ceramics in Budaiya will donate a percentage of its ceramic 'Pink Pig' sale to Think Pink. Today, during the Open Day functions, the entire proceeds from its sales will go for the breast cancer awareness charity.

Sophie - 17599026

October 18

EzyFit classes

Marie - 39645432

October 18

For the first time in the history of Think Pink Bahrain, a men's golf night will be held at the Royal Golf Club from at 6.30pm. Race ace and brand ambassador for Think Pink, Hamad Al Fardan, will be the first to tee off at the event. Due to overwhelming response, another day has been added for Think Pink men's golf night.

Entry fee is BD20 for members and between BD35 and BD50 for guests.

Donna Bushiri - 17750777 or Jules Sprakel - 39076717

October 21

Men's golf night at 6.30pm

Ladies golf event at the Royal Golf Club starting at 8.30pm

Entry fee is BD20 for members and between BD35 and BD50 for guests.

Donna Bushiri - 17750777 or Jules Sprakel - 39076717

The Breast Cancer Support Group meetings are held on the Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Manama.

The group's mission is to connect women of all ages, races and cultures living in Bahrain who are affected by Breast Cancer for women (survivors) to be able to share their experiences whilst providing them with information, resources and support through their ordeal.

October 27:

Adrienne Buck - Partners and Survivors

Open house for all survivors and their partners

November 24:

Liz Szalay - Image Consultant

For details contact Adrienne Buck on 36306627 or email adriennebuck@msn.com

By Asma Salman

World Beat Fitness Centre (WBFC) is joining hands with Think Pink once again this year to raise money and highlight the breast cancer awareness message on the island. This is the fourth year that the centre is collaborating with Think Pink and organising a number of events to support the charity.

SAPIN (Saudi Arabian Packaging Industry) has donated up to 1,000 chocolate-covered dates packed in special pink logo ribbon cans to WBFC. "All the money collected from the sale of the cans will go to Think Pink including our ticket sale money at the open day," said Jane Goodwin, 55, owner of WBFC and a cancer survivor. "If everyone in Bahrain asks the question - do you check yourself? - the chances of survival will be greatly increased through early detection. And the cans could be a starting point of that discussion," she added.

The cans priced at BD5 are being sold at WBFC, Al Osra Supermarket and Al Jazira Supermarket currently. WBFC is also organising an open day on Saturday where fitness instructors, campaign supporters and Krazy Kevin will highlight the cause through fun and games. Breast care nurse Adrienne Buck will deliver a breast cancer awareness talk to all the attendees.

Adrienne Buck in collaboration with WBFC also runs a Breast Cancer Support Group (BCSG) for cancer survivors throughout the year. The group initially started at the centre and because of growing numbers and accessibility has moved to Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel in Manama. "There is need for a greater support system for cancer survivors in Bahrain especially across the cultural divide. There is a stigma attached to support groups. BCSG is about sharing strength with each other, exchanging information and regaining self confidence," said Jane, who also conducts Nia - Healing, Movement and Meditation classes for cancer survivors every Wednesday at WBFC.

For more information contact: 17612576.