Run, swim, paddle or stretch to help to raise funds for the Pink is Punk campaign
The popular breast cancer fundraising event IGNITE Pink is Punk is set to return to Dubai this October in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with three fun family-friendly events.
On Saturday, 5 October the annual IGNITE Pink is Punk Swim:Run returns to the beautiful Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
This will be followed by the IGNITE Pink is Punk Pink Paddle, a stand-up paddleboard session, which will be held at RIVA Beach on 12 October.
IGNITE Pink is Punk Moonlit Yoga will take place on 14 October, also at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort.
Since 2008, IGNITE Pink is Punk has raised over AED 860,000 for breast cancer-related charities and will once again donate 100 per cent of all proceeds from the 2024 events to Brest Friends, in association with the Al Jalila Foundation.
As in previous years, the funds will be used to directly support breast cancer patients and their families, as well as to fund research.
IGNITE Pink is Punk Swim:Run
5 October, 6pm
IGNITE Pink is Punk Swim:Run kicks off at 6 am. Registration doors open on 5 October and participants can register online now in four categories: an open Swim and Run (600m swim/3km beach and pavement run); two junior categories for participants aged six-11 years and 12-16 years (200m swim/800m beach run); and the Fun Run (a 3km beach and pavement run) for all ages.
Teams of two can register in the open category, and everyone is encouraged to dress in their finest pink attire and fancy dress. Along with the fun an array of wild and wacky pink costumes, all participants will be eligible for a range of spot prizes and will receive an IGNITE Pink is Punk singlet and goody bag.
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IGNITE Pink is Punk Pink Paddle
6am, 12 October, RIVA Beach
The Pink Paddle stand-up paddleboard session will be held at RIVA Beach from 6am on October. With category distances ranging from 1km to 4km, the event is designed for paddleboarders aged 10 and up, with boards available for rent. All participants will receive an IGNITE Pink is Punk vest and goody bag and will be in the running for a variety of spot prizes.
IGNITE Pink is Punk Moonlight Yoga
7pm, 14 October, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Registration is also open for the Pink is Punk Moonlight Yoga session, taking place at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort on 14 October from 7pm. Designed for all fitness levels and for those aged 16 and up, participants will enjoy a dynamic and revitalising candlelit session that is both uplifting and soothing, set against the beautiful beach area of Anantara with the Dubai skyline as a stunning backdrop.
Registration is now open for the three prestigious events at Ignite
5, 12 and 14 October. RIVA Beach and Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. For more information on the events and to register, visit Ignite
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