Three new events are being offered this week as part ofPink October to provide information about breast cancer and encourage prevention.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Saint-Martin Territorial Professional Health Community (CPTS) organize a Awareness morning at the Howell Center gallery, in partnership with the League Against Cancer, the Association of Family and Professional Caregivers of Saint-Martin (2AFP) and Oualichi Rise.
The program includes: information on risk factors, prevention tips and quizzes to test your knowledge about breast cancer. An interactive activity about the song FANM SXM will also allow participants to discover the project using tablets and headsets, and share the message they would like to send to women of Saint-Martin. More than ten vouchers Prizes worth up to €200 include beauty gift sets, hairdressing and restaurant vouchers, and other gifts.
A day dedicated to well-being in the hospital
Another important meeting, the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital Center will host from 10am awareness day organized by the Fleur du Phoenix associationDemonstrations of breast cancer screening techniques will be offered, as well as several wellness activities massages, dietary advice, beauty treatments and hypnoanalgesiaThese initiatives highlight the importance of information, screening and support in the fight against breast cancer.
Beach tennis is mobilizing against breast cancer
The must charity beach tennis tournament, dubbed “Pink Snowshoes”, will return Saturday, October 31, from 13:30 p.m. to 18 p.m., on the beach of Orient Bay. Open to all, this women's doubles competition is organized by the KKO beach club to benefit the Fleur du Phoenix association. Participation for this 5th edition is set at €10 per person. A raffle will also be held on site, with all proceeds going to the association. An information and awareness stand about breast cancer screening will be set up, while a stretching session will be offered to participants. The Registration is open until October 28th at 06 90 54 22 48. _Vx