Driving Health and Hope in Conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month with more than 8,000 participants
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, Watsons Malaysia hosted the highly anticipated Watsons Get Active Jom Sihat Carnival 2024. Held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the event brought together more than 8,000 participants at Pavilion Bukit Jalil Piazza, united by a shared mission to support breast cancer awareness and encourage healthier lifestyles.
“This event highlights Watsons’ ongoing dedication to empowering our customers and members to lead healthier, more active lives. The Get Active initiative has grown significantly over the years, while Pink Hope continues to serve as a vital platform for engaging the public in meaningful, health-focused activities. This year, we are focusing on inspiring individuals to prioritize their well-being through exercise, nutrition, and mental wellness, with support from Watsons’ health advisors, pharmacists, and nutritionists.” said Caryn Loh, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia and Chief Operating Officer, Health & Beauty Asia, A.S. Watson Group.
This year marks the 10th year of the Watsons Get Active Carnival, packed with engaging activities. The event kicks things off with a fun run, followed by calming yoga sessions, an energetic pound routine, lucky draw sessions, a healthy cooking demo, and ended with an exhilarating Zumba session. Participants also have the opportunity to explore more than 30 vibrant Health & Beauty Bazaar, offering product samples, wellness services, interactive activities, and more. Watsons’ team of pharmacists was on-site to provide health checks, further reinforcing Watsons’ commitment to overall wellness.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) Malaysia, Universiti Malaya (UM), and Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) joined forces to educate participants through a series of public talks. These sessions, led by subject matter experts, provided invaluable insights into breast cancer prevention and early detection. BCWA also hosted a breast check station to encourage participants to take proactive steps toward their health.
“We are deeply grateful to our key partners for their continued support. Together, we are united in delivering an important message about health, hope, and community. Through our PinkHope charity kits, we have also taken the initiative to raise funds for breast cancer survivors, ensuring they receive essential post-surgery support, additionally, we will contribute RM5 from each ticket sold for this Carnival to the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) for their effort and dedication in helping those in need.” Caryn Loh continued.
The Pink Hope Kit, which is available at Watsons’ stores nationwide and online, was created to raise funds for the purchase of custom-made bras for breast cancer survivors. The kit is priced at RM49 and only consists of health, and beauty items and a voucher worth more than RM296. Customers can purchase this kit at selected stores in Klang Valley.
Watch the Pink Hope video HERE to find out more.
Also attending the event were Danny Hoh, Chief Operating Officer of Watsons Malaysia, the Watsons management team, Liew Swee Lee, Secretary of the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA), Professor Dr Nur Aishah Mohd Taib, Senior Consultant Breast Surgeon and Head UM Cancer Institute, Universiti Malaya (UM), Erica Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL), Ayda Jebat, Watsons Malaysia’s Ambassador, and Datuk Nicol Ann David, Watsons Malaysia’s Celebrity Friend.
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