Teens Giving Back Organises Walkathon to Raise Cancer Awareness in Muscat

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Teens Giving Back, a student-led charity at ABA Oman International School, recently organised a walkathon to raise awareness about cancer on World Cancer Day. The event was held on February 3, a day ahead of the global observance of February 4. The charity aims to support the Oman Cancer Association and the Paul Uche Foundation through various initiatives, including bake sales, fundraisers, and handmade card sales. The walkathon was held in honour of Paul Uche, a former student of ABA Oman International School who passed away in 2014 after a brave battle with Myeloid Leukaemia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The walkathon was organised by Teens Giving Back, a student-led charity at ABA Oman International School, to raise awareness about cancer on World Cancer Day.
  • The charity aims to support the Oman Cancer Association and the Paul Uche Foundation through initiatives such as bake sales, fundraisers, and handmade card sales.
  • The event was held in honour of Paul Uche, a former student of ABA Oman International School who passed away in 2014 after battling Myeloid Leukaemia.
  • Muhammad Ahsan Kalam, the senior student leader of Teens Giving Back, stated that the charity's efforts have helped the students learn and grow to be caring and compassionate individuals.
  • Dr. Bina Philip, high school faculty and supervisor for TGB at ABA, expressed the team's dedication to helping the Omani and International community through their fundraising activities.

Statistics:

  • The walkathon was held on February 3, a day ahead of World Cancer Day, which falls on February 4.
  • Paul Uche, the inspiration behind the event, passed away in 2014 after battling Myeloid Leukaemia.
  • ABA Oman International School has over 930 K-12 students with a diverse and inclusive community represented by a highly experienced faculty and staff.
  • The school is a not-for-profit IB Continuum School in Muscat, Oman, providing international education of the highest quality in an intercultural environment.

Sources:

  • Muscat: In an effort to raise awareness about cancer, teenagers from ABA Oman International School organised a walkathon on February 3. (Source: Muscat Media Group)
  • The TGB initiative began in 2011 with the intention to improve the welfare of the community. (Source: Source: Muscat Media Group)
  • This year, the walkathon was organised in honour of Paul Uche, an ABA graduate from the class of 2009, who was diagnosed with Myeloid Leukaemia and died in 2014. (Source: Muscat Media Group)
  • Autobiographical anecdotes of Paul's brave battle with cancer is published in his book titled 'Switching Lanes: And Other Stories'. (Source: Muscat Media Group)