Run and Walk Event Honors Breast Cancer Awareness in Memory of Maha Sweid
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
A run and walk event was held in Monfort Ma'alot to raise breast cancer awareness in memory of Maha Sweid. Organized by the Maha Association, the initiative featured Druze runners and support from various organizations, including Na'amat and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael. The event aimed to encourage early detection and support women affected by the disease, concluding with a commitment to ongoing awareness efforts.
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- A run and walk event in Monfort Ma'alot raised breast cancer awareness in memory of Maha Sweid.
- The Maha Association organized the event, which included Druze runners and community support.
- The initiative emphasized the importance of early detection and support for women with breast cancer.
- Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael donated T-shirts for participants in the awareness event.
- Maha's niece delivered a speech highlighting the event's humanitarian and educational message.
A run and walk event was held in Monfort Ma'alot, organized by the Maha Association, to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The event was held in memory of Maha Sweid, a young woman from Baq'a who passed away after battling cancer. The initiative aimed to spread messages of hope, solidarity, and remembrance.
Participants included Druze runners, along with organizations such as Na'amat in the Galilee region, psychologist Khawla Daher, and the Lahn Association, all of whom supported the event. Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - KKL donated T-shirts for participants to support the activity and its awareness message.
The event extended beyond the physical activity, carrying a humanitarian message to encourage women to prioritize their health, undergo necessary screenings, and emphasize the significance of early breast cancer detection. It also aimed to offer support to women battling the disease and their families.
The gathering served as an occasion to remember Maha, transforming her memory into a message of hope and community action, highlighting how awareness and solidarity can save lives and promote a culture of health consciousness. Maha's niece, Manal Sa'ida, delivered a moving speech expressing her feelings of loyalty and longing, affirming that her aunt's memory would live on through humanitarian and educational initiatives.
The event concluded with a commitment to continue spreading awareness about early detection and to strengthen partnerships between institutions and the community to support women and confront breast cancer with hope, knowledge, and responsibility.