The 'Pink Ribbon' golf competition to be held on October 25, 2008 aims to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Sherwoods Independent Property Consultants has announced that it has joined hands with the Al Hamra Golf Club to organise a special golf competition in aid of breast cancer research, on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the Al Hamra Golf Club and Resort in Ras Al Khaimah.

The 'Pink Ribbon' golf competition is being held to mark the 'World Breast Cancer Awareness Month' being observed around the world and aims to create more awareness about various aspects surrounding breast cancer, especially the importance of early detection. All proceeds from the 'Pink Ribbon' competition will be donated towards the field of breast cancer research.

"We are pleased to team up with the Al Hamra Golf Club for this noble initiative. Breast cancer affects almost 1 in 10 women globally, which is an alarming statistic. However, what is encouraging is the fact that early detection increases the chances of survival by up to 98 per cent," said Iseeb Rehman, Managing Director, Sherwoods Independent Property Consultants.

"Corporate Social Responsibility is high on the agenda for Sherwoods as we believe in the importance of giving something back to the communities we operate in, and in line with this we regularly involve ourselves in various community-oriented initiatives. We are confident that the 'Pink Ribbon' golf competition will generate major response, not only from golfing enthusiasts but also people who want to contribute towards a worthy cause," he added.

Sherwoods recently signed a major partnership agreement for the "Help us build a brighter future" Ramadan campaign of the Dubai Centre for Special Needs (DCSN). The partnership, one of several projects under Sherwoods' CSR program, aims to help DCSN create social awareness about its operations and generate financial support from individuals and corporate organisations in the UAE.

Founded in 1988 in the UK by Iseeb Rehman, Sherwoods has been expanding its global presence with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and London with more regional headquarters expected to open soon. Sherwoods offers a full range of real estate services, including sales, consultancy and valuation.