The event aims to ignite hope for cancer survivors in need of financial help
More than 14,000 people showed up at Dubai's Creek Park on February 19 for Mercithon, a walk to raise awareness and funds for low-income cancer patients. All photos: St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai
Government officials, medics and faith leaders took part
Representatives of various religious groups walked alongside government officials
People pledged to support the care of underprivileged cancer patients
Walkers descended on the Dubai park to highlight the cause
Mercithon also raised funds for 53 cancer patients who find it difficult to pay for treatment
Fun was had along the way among those taking part
But the message of Mercithon is serious
Cancer patients accompanied by their families share their stories at Mercithon
The event aims to ignite hope for cancer survivors in need of financial help
More than 14,000 people showed up at Dubai's Creek Park on February 19 for Mercithon, a walk to raise awareness and funds for low-income cancer patients. All photos: St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai
Government officials, medics and faith leaders took part
Representatives of various religious groups walked alongside government officials
People pledged to support the care of underprivileged cancer patients
Walkers descended on the Dubai park to highlight the cause
Mercithon also raised funds for 53 cancer patients who find it difficult to pay for treatment
Fun was had along the way among those taking part
But the message of Mercithon is serious
Cancer patients accompanied by their families share their stories at Mercithon
The event aims to ignite hope for cancer survivors in need of financial help
