The Pink Movement Dance Marathon.

Dancing versus cervical cancer? Yes, dancing means having an active lifestyle. Active/healthy lifestyle + vaccination + regular screenings will help women all over the world ( including Filipinas who die at the rate of 12 women per day) fight cervical cancer. Yes, the numbers about Cervical Cancer are frightening.

One of the causes for cervical cancer is the chronic and persistent cancer-causing type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. HPV infection can lead to pre-malignant lesions which progresses to cancer.

Cervical cancer ranks second among cancer cases afflicting women. World Health Organization (WHO) estimated around 530,000 new cases and 280,000 deaths in 2008. Females aged 15 and above are considered at risk for cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, screening and vaccination. Vaccines are made available to girls as young as 10 years old. These are given in three doses. Consult with ob-gyn for more information on the vaccination process.

A few weeks ago, a fun Dance Marathon called The Pink Movement happened at Resorts World in Newport City.

See the photos from The Pink Movement Dance Marathon here and here.

The all-female participants were first taught some dance moves by G Force dance instructor and choreographer Georcelle Dapat-Sy. There were several elimination rounds until the final five winners were declared.

The event was hosted by Iya Villania, JC Cuadrado and DJ Suzy of Magic 89.9.

The Pink Movement Dance Marathon was made possible by Brainbox Inc, GlaxoSmithKline, Sorciage by Wacoal, Artistry by Amway, Healthway Medical, Magic 89.9 and Team Manila.

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