Inner Wheel Club D95

On Saturday, November 4, members of Cairo Inner Wheel Clubs gathered at
Andrea New Giza to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International
Inner Wheel foundation in the presence of District chairman Mrs. Mona
Abu Al-Futouh.
Miss Zein Abdulhadi, a member of the IW club of New Cairo represented
her club.
Throughout the celebration, several commemorative photos were taken to
capture the memorable occasion.

Nasr City Club.
November 7th.

Inner Wheel Club of Nasr City, headed by Mrs. Sherine Arafa, in
coordination with the Inner Wheel Club of New Cairo , headed by Mrs.
Nihal El-Bakry, held a Book Club meeting to discuss the book “Naomi
and Her Brothers” by the writer, engineer Hisham Al-Khashin.
The writer reviewed the story of the book that revolves around
“Dissociative Identity Disorder”.
He & attendees also discussed the open ending of the novel.
 The meeting was characterized by strong discussion and engaging
dialogues, and everyone was happy to attend, hoping for another meeting
with the writer.

The IW clubs all over the world are celebrating 100 years of the
formation of the first club in Manchester. On this special occasion,
many IW clubs in Cairo met. New Giza club with some members met @ Andrea
restaurant to celebrate the occasion.
Lotus club was represented by Nabila Omran &.Omima Al Gayesh.
Members of D95 board attended with District chairman Mona Abu Alfutouh.
Some memorial photos were taken to celebrate the occasion.

Gezeira Club

Innerwheel members of Gezeira Sporting Club headed by Mrs Azza El Mofty held a Bazar at Gezeira Sporting Club in Zamalek for two consecutive days

November 3rd & 4th. The exhibits were characterised by quality and they were well displayed. The demand of purchase was very high and the prices were very symbolic.

The exhibition income will be allocated to supplement the sustainable projects of Al Gezeira club.

November 4th
Alexandria Capital Club:-

On Tuesday 31st of October,2023
Members of IWC of Alexandria Capital headed by dr. Nevine Abdel Rassoul,
organised a seminar about “ Breast Cancer Awareness Day” at the
Syrian Club, attended by members of IW and Rotary clubs in Alexandria.
Professor of Surgical Oncology Dr. Ahmed Tarek Awad, and Assistant Dr.
Rana Eimara, public health and nutrition consultant held the meeting.
 Awareness was shed on the importance of the early detection of cancer,
the signs of this disease & how to do self-examination. The indicators
for this, and performing the necessary tests.
 Also methods of prevention, were introduced by following healthy steps,
including nutrition and the importance of exercises.

The Inner wheel club of Petra under the presidency of Mrs. Dina Kababji Alawneh , organized an outdoor running and walking event on Sunday, October 15th, as part of the club’s October Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Participants ran with the athlete Julia Haddad and (breast cancer survivor)

This event was held at king Hussein Park in the presence of D95 Vice Chairman, Mrs. Rula Farradj and D95 Webmaster Mrs. Alia Alayyan. All participants gathered for coffee after the run where influencers and Breast Cancer Awareness advocates Mrs. Ghada Zada, Mrs. Lina Sakkijha and volunteer members from Sanad Support Group which works under King Hussein Cancer Foundation were present to share their personal experiences in recovering from the disease and demonstrated the importance of regular check up and early detection.

finally we would like to thank all the participants and our members for their contributions which will be donated to Al Hussein Cancer .

As October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Amman IW club headed by president Mrs. Nuha Asfour, organized a lecture on the importance to raise awareness about early detection of breast cancer.

Mrs. Jumana Al-Masry, member of the IIW Board, Mrs. Nahla Sweiss, NR/D95, Mrs. Rula Farradj, VC/D95, Mrs. Alia Alayyan, Web Master/D95, Mrs. Hanan Ghawi, President of Philadelphia IW club & other members and distinguished guests attended the lecture.

The lecture was given by Dr. Layal Al-Asir, the Clinical Director of Women’s Health and Breast Center; Consultant Breast, General and Oncoplastic Surgeon, at Abdali Medical Center. The lecture was rich in scientific and medical information, as it explained the factors that increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer, such as femininity, advanced age, smoking, the use of hormone pills, obesity, and family history.

Dr. Al-Asir emphasised that screening is essential as a preventative measure especially mammogram.

She answered the audience’s questions, which enriched the discussion and increased awareness.

The lecture was distinguished by the participation of three survivors of breast cancer: Ms. Ghada Zada, Ms. Abeer Jabaji, and Ms. Rana Nejem, who shared their experiences at the different stages they went through, their determination, perseverance and patience to overcome the disease, and emphasised the importance of early detection.

At the end of the lecture, pink October logo pins were distributed, and a number of attendees and guests were honored with symbolic gifts.

A certificate of appreciation was given to Dr. Layal Al-Asir. A big thank you for those in charge of Abdali Hospital for their hospitality and generosity. Coupons for a 50% discount on mammogram screening were also provided to attendees.

”SHINE LIGHT FOR A BETTER FUTURE”

Capital Alexandria Club:-

As October is the “Breast Cancer Awareness month,

members of IWC of Alexandria Capital, headed

by dr.Nevine Abdel Rassoul,conducted a women’s medical convoy

awareness and medical examination for the women of Abees 8 area in Alexandria.

– 500 women were examined for gynecology and breast cancer cases.

– The Suspected cases were transferred to the clinic of Dr. Prophesier Amal Hegazy, who volunteered , to perform free mammograms and ultrasounds.

They were to receive the necessary free treatment at the Oncology Center faculty of Medicine, “Alexandria university.”

– An awareness lecture was given with explanation of how to detect early breast and gynecological tumors, as well as urging birth control.

In order to enhance the concept of friendship and cooperation between the various Innerwheel Clubs, Sphinx Innerwheel Club

headed by Mrs. Soha Salem, & Innerwheel Club of West Cairo headed by Mrs. Samia Wahba, with the

Innerwheel Club of Sharm El Sheikh headed by Mrs. Zozo Al-Abd; all the three clubs participated in organizing a joint meeting in Al-Basha Restaurant in Zamalek. They hosted one of the psychiatry scientists in Egypt, Professor Dr. Tarek Okasha, and the topic of the talk was “the connection between the brain and the body.”

Questions were answered regarding some psychological topics. It was an enjoyable meeting.

A successful cooperation between

the different InnerWheel clubs.

GIZA Club :-

Under the slogan “Shine a Light”, and in the presence of District chairman Ms. Mona Abu Al-Futuh – Inner Wheel Club of Giza – headed by President Ms. Mona Gemeia, participated in the event held by the Inner Wheel Club of Al-Gizera , at the “Nahdet Al-Mansouria Association” to celebrate the graduation of girls who studied sewing, as well as students taking literacy classes. The Inner Wheel members also enjoyed the display of clothes sewed by the girls and admired the handicrafts produced by the association.

The efforts to empower women, believing in their important role in society was a very fruitful effort.

Wishing everyone continued success.