Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and MEMEDER Hand in Hand

Çırağan Palace Kempinski , the only remaining Ottoman-era palace and hotel on the Bosphorus, dating back to the 17th century, is organizing a series of meaningful activities throughout October under the hashtags #CiraganSarayiPembeOluyor and #MemeSagligimElimde to support MEMEDER ( Association for Breast Health) and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.

Çırağan Palace Turns Pink Throughout October

Çırağan Palace's historic facade overlooking the Bosphorus and its famous gates are illuminated with pink lights throughout October. Çırağan Palace employees support awareness by wearing pink ribbons on their uniform lapels throughout the month. The MEMEDER management team also organizes awareness training for hotel staff. Guests staying at the hotel can contribute to MEMEDER by adding an optional donation to their bill throughout the month. Informational materials about the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer are available in common areas and restaurants. Pink flower arrangements greet guests at various locations throughout the palace.

Awareness with Sweet Touches

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul also conveys awareness through sweet touches. A giant pink chocolate model of Çırağan Palace, prepared by the palace's pastry chefs, greets guests in the lobby. In addition, the proceeds from all products sold in the "Fit Delights" category on the hotel's online shopping site, Çırağan Palace Shop, which includes pink ruby ​​madeleine chocolates in the shape of Çırağan Palace and the Historical Gate, as well as sugar-free treats, are donated to MEMEDER at the end of the month. In Gazebo Restaurant, awareness-raising information cards are placed on all tables, and pink baklava is served with tea, and pink madeleine chocolates in the silhouette of Çırağan Palace are served with coffee throughout the month.

Ralph Radtke , General Manager of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Regional Director of Kempinski Residences Turkey , said regarding this year's collaboration, “In this project, which we have been carrying out with MEMEDER for 11 years, raising awareness in society and reminding people of the importance of early diagnosis every October is very valuable to us. Our partnership serves our goal of raising awareness not only among our hotel's guests from all over the world, but also throughout society. We are proud to support this meaningful project together with our guests and employees under the pink lights of Çırağan Palace.”

Prof. Dr. Vahit Özmen, Founder, Honorary President of MEMEDER and President of the Senologic International Society, emphasized that breast cancer, the most common type of cancer in women both in Turkey and worldwide, is a preventable and treatable disease thanks to early diagnosis. Highlighting the vital importance of raising awareness among women, Prof. Dr. Özmen stated the following regarding the collaboration: “Breast cancer, while being the most common cancer in women, is a preventable and treatable disease. For this, women need to be aware and understand the importance of early diagnosis. Our long-standing collaboration with Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers us extraordinary opportunities to reach more women and increase awareness. Thanks to the palace's pink lights, organized activities, and information campaigns, we are creating a significant impact on society. I would like to thank the management of Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul for these valuable contributions.”

Leman Otru, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of MEMEDER, stated, “Throughout our valuable 11-year collaboration, the Breast Cancer awareness events we have held with Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul have enabled us to reach more women each year and raise social awareness on this important issue. The path we have walked together has not only involved organizing events but has also left a lasting impact on society, taking a significant step in increasing awareness about women's health. The contributions of the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul management and all its employees have been immense. I thank them for their support in this long-term collaboration. We will continue our efforts to touch the lives of many more women and further increase social awareness about breast cancer.”

Source: HORECA Trend and Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul