Pink October: record participation to run against cancer

Un échauffement en musique au son du saxo mettait en condition les sportifs du jour. Photos Michel Desnos

Le maire d’Agde, Sébastien Frey.

Everyone mobilized to fight against the disease.

The public responded in large numbers – despite the gloomy weather – to participate in the pink run and walk for the benefit of the League against cancer. Last year's record for the number of participants was largely beaten with 2,950 registered compared to 1,950 last year. And there were probably just as many people who came to accompany the runners and walkers.

It was a real moment of sharing between everyone for this objective of fighting against the disease and breast cancer. About ten minutes before the start, a warm-up with music to the sound of the sax got the athletes of the day in shape.

The head of the Agathois branch of the Ligue contre le cancer, Sylviane Peyret, said she was delighted with the success of the day: "I can only thank all the participants who responded in large numbers to this event. I must also highlight the volunteers who participated, nearly a hundred of them, between the signallers and the sale of the various products, registrations, etc. This goes straight to our hearts, a real recognition for this cause".

Same feeling for Mayor Sébastien Frey who started the race with part of his municipal team: "It is a moving demonstration of solidarity, organized by volunteers who must be thanked".

Throughout the month of October, events are scheduled for the same cause with sporting events, music, yoga, walking, golf, ticket sales in hypermarkets and much more.

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