From the beginning of the month, Bandol will display its colors with a pink flag on the roof of the Société Nautique, illuminations of the City Hall and the fountain. Athletes from the BSSA are also invited to wear a touch of pink during their training sessions. A hair collection will be organized through partner hairdressers for the association « Pas de chichi », which makes wigs. Young people from Bandol Jeunes will participate by creating pink objects.
Numerous associations have prepared a varied program of events: on Friday, October 9, the show « Ménopause » at the Jules Verne theater; on Saturday, October 10, the « La Bandolaise » regatta for the benefit of AssoCap; on Thursday, October 15, a solidarity concert at the Alfred Kastler media library; on Saturday, October 17, a basketball evening and women's fashion show at the municipal gymnasium with a collection by the Lions Club for CapSein; on Sunday, October 18, the Mini Foulée Rose Bandolaise for children at Parc du Canet; on Monday, October 19, a mixed pétanque competition at the boulodrome des Allées Vivien; on Friday, October 23, a pink day at the Bandol Tennis Club and a health hike; on Monday, October 26, a pink health hike on the Faron ridges.
Sunday, October 18 will be the highlight of the mobilization. At 10:30 AM, a Solidarity Pink Walk will depart from the Tourist Office towards Parc du Canet to join the young participants of the Mini Foulée Rose. On site, the association Cap Sein will offer a breast self-examination workshop. In the afternoon, at Place de la Liberté, a show by Action Danse et Forme (2:30 PM - 3:00 PM) and a free fitness class (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM) are scheduled. The Kiwanis will organize a donation drive for AssoCap.
The City of Bandol emphasizes the importance of prevention, screening, and solidarity. Residents, families, athletes, associations, and visitors are invited to participate in this mobilization to support the fight against breast cancer.
