This Wednesday, October 28th, Place Jules Musso buzzed with a morning dedicated to breast cancer prevention. Residents, associations, elected officials, and health professionals gathered with the common goal of highlighting the vital importance of screening.
The morning kicked off with a fun orienteering race, inviting participants to rediscover the town through photos and landmarks. The final word, 'Ensemble' (Together), revealed at the end of the event, symbolized the strength of this collective energy.
The Sports Department offered an original animation: preparing smoothies using only leg power on connected bikes, thus combining physical activity, healthy eating, and conviviality.
The Rock n’Line Family and the choir L’Abadie enchantée provided entertainment, bringing music and good cheer to this solidarity event.
Beyond the activities, prevention was at the heart of the event. The CPTS Vallées des Paillons et de la Banquière educated the public on breast self-examination techniques, encouraging everyone to know their bodies and consult a professional if they have any doubts.
Doctor Marilyn Kalfa spoke about the challenges of breast cancer, noting that men can also be affected, although it is much rarer in them.
Mayor Jean-Jacques Carlin thanked the speakers, professionals, associations, elected officials, and participants for their commitment, reiterating the importance of screening as a major public health issue.
This Pink October morning successfully combined information, physical activity, and solidarity, reminding everyone that prevention is a reflex to adopt year-round.
