Pink October: around a hundred participants in the Amazons march in Sète

Les marcheurs ont arpenté la promenade du Lido jusqu’au rond-point de Listel. Midi Libre – W. N.

Cette action, organisée par l’association sétoise Les moissons du cœur, s’est déroulée ce samedi sur la promenade du Lido.

Among the usual Saturday morning runners, a hundred or so walkers, all wearing a bib, were striding along the Lido promenade on October 5. Some had attached pink balloons to their strollers while others had donned pink clothing or accessories, for this Amazons march starting from Place Roger-Thérond. Organized by the Sète association Les moissons du cœur, this action was part of Pink October, the month of awareness of breast cancer screening.

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A village of well-being

From 9 a.m., participants were able to enjoy a wellness village set up on the esplanade, with stands for sophrology, massage and sex therapy. The public was also able to enjoy a demonstration of breast self-examination early in the morning. “This walk is an additional way to raise awareness about screening and prevention”, says Lisa Asensio-Calzada, president of Moissons du cœur. It also raised funds for the League against Cancer through the purchase of the bib for 10 euros.

Under a radiant sun, the participants finally set off a little before 10:30 a.m., heading for the Listel roundabout. “We can see a lot of”faithful people. Some are gradually bringing new people”,says the president. Sandrine has been one of these faithful since she was affected by breast cancer. She came surrounded by some of her family and friends. “It's important to be there to support her but also to give a little money for research”, emphasizes her daughter Elodie.

“Concerned as a woman”

Just behind them, three young girls get to know each other while walking. “It's also an opportunity to meet new people”, smiles Géralda, who came for the first time with classmates. “A friend mentioned to the class that there was this great walk, says the nursing student. The fight against breast cancer concerns us all, especially as women, so when we can help, by making a donation, it's important to participate”. Other actions are planned throughout the month, in Sète, in favor of Pink October.

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