AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania attended the King
Hussein Cancer Foundation’s (KHCF) 2023 Hope Gala fundraising event on Monday,
which was held in Amman under the patronage of Their Majesties King Abdullah and Queen Rania, Her Majesty’s office said in a statement.
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The event aims to support projects that sustain the fight
against cancer in Jordan and the region, such as the establishment of
specialized centers across Jordan under the banner of the King Hussein Cancer
Center (KHCC). These include the upcoming King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein
Building in Aqaba, and two additional buildings in Amman for pediatric
treatment and cancer research.
The gala was attended by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Talal
bin Muhammad, special adviser to His Majesty, and Princess Ghida Talal,
Chairperson of the KHCC and KHCF, as well as Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh
and Former Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam.
During her remarks, Princess Ghida spoke about the
foundation and center’s ongoing efforts to ensure accessible cancer care. “We
pledge to continue our fight against cancer, recognizing it as an adversary
that is both formidable and deceptive, and one we must not tolerate,” Her Royal
Highness said.
Throughout the gala, a number of cancer survivors and
high-level partners were recognized.
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