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The pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx were witness of the legendary take-off of the second Egyptian race for the cure, on October the 23rd. Twelve thousand participants from Egypt and the rest of the world joined to show their support of breast cancer patients. The event was organized by the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt (BCFE) headed by Dr. Mohamed Shaalan and Susan G. Komen for the Cure in partnership with Susan Mubarak's Women’s International Peace Movement and the National Council for Women, under the auspices of Egypt's first lady Her Excellency Mrs. Susan Mubarak
Team members of the Cairo Marriot Hotel & Omar El Khayyam Casino participated in the race, and contributed to support the noble cause.Prior to the race, Cairo Marriott’s team members attended some health care sessions, to raise further to issues of breast health in particular, and the early detection of breast cancer through practicing self exams and having clinical exams and mammograms on a regular basis.
“Cairo Marriott realizes the need for breast cancer awareness and early detection in Egypt and is honored to participate in such a positive event at the last standing Ancient Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza," commented Richard Zeolla, General Manager of Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar El Khayyam Casino. "Marriott Hotels Group is a global brand with a global commitment to the communities in which it operates."
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