Raising awareness on childhood cancer at kids' reading fest

Sharjah - FoCP is displaying many books at SCRF

Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) is raising awareness about childhood cancer at the ninth edition of Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF 2017), currently underway at Expo Centre Sharjah.
FoCP's participation at SCRF 2017 aims at educating individuals and families on the efforts of 'ANA' ('I') Childhood Cancer Initiative, a childhood cancer campaign that falls under its 'Kashf' initiative for the early detection of cancer and for promoting awareness of the disease in those under the age of 18 years.
FoCP is showcasing a number of books and publications at its SCRF 2017 stand, most notably author Saleha Ghabesh's book titled Raheeq Al Ward (Nectar Rose), illustrated by Ruth Boroz, published by the Royal Publishing House in collaboration with 'Wanna Read' initiative and funded by the FoCP.
"The book tells the story of Omran, a boy with cancer, and his friend Raheeq Al Ward, which symbolises the chemotherapy doses that Omran regularly undergoes. It is aimed at reducing the fear around this form of treatment, dispelling myths and encouraging young cancer patients and their parents to accept and engage with chemotherapy," said Saleha Obaid.

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