DBreast cancer can be healed thanks to early diagnosis and the right prevention. To sensitize women, and not only, on the importance of preventing, the 26th edition of the Race for the Curethe largest event in the world for the fight against breast cancer. Organized by Komen Italia from 8 to 11 May al Circus Maximus, The event boasts theHigh patronage of the President of the Republic and the participation of the main institutions. This year, moreover, it is exceptionally inserted in jubilee calendar.
Breast cancer: order of order prevent
Protagonists the Women in pinkthose who are facing or have faced breast cancer and want to send a message of hope for those who are facing the same battle. «The Race for the Cure is a unique event, which after 25 years has become one of the most anticipated and loved solidarity events by the Romans. It is a truly rare mixture, capable of Best to best sports, health, prevention and solidarity and that, thanks to the generosity of the many participants, has made it possible to generate economic resources to start important Scientific Research Projects, Training and Treatment of breast cancer throughout the country»Explains the Professor Riccardo MasettiFounder of Komen Italia.
Prevention: a right for everyone
«Komen Italia continues his longtime commitment to develop virtuous synergies with other realities engaged in the protection of female health to contribute to Reduce the disparities unfortunately still present in access to care today and to treatments with high quality standards », underlines the Professor Daniela TerriblePresident of Komen Italia. “Prevention must be a right for everyonenot a privilege for a few. We enthusiastically support the Race for the Cure because sport is the ideal vehicle to spread healthy life habits and to push people to take care of themselves “, continue Alessandro OnoratoCouncilor for sport, tourism, fashion and major events of Roma capital.
Health Village: free screenings
Heart of the event will be, like every year, the Health Village. Will be inaugurated by President of Race for the Cure Honor Committee, Laura Mattarella lawyer. There will be the main institutions and partners who make the event possible. The Circus Maximus will turn into a large home of prevention and health promotion.
For four days, in fact, from 10 am on Thursday 8 May until 4 pm on Sunday 11 May, in the over 200 stands of the village and with the help of the 7 mobile units of the prevention caravan, they will be offered Free instrumental and clinical exams. The objective is the early diagnosis of breast cancer and other pathologies prevalent in women, such as gynecological tumors, thyroid, skin, oral cavity, recto-anno, liver diseases and heart disease. There will also be the possibility of undergoing specialist eye exams, audiological and hearing aids and consultancy on nutrition, menopause, bone health and aging.
Breast cancer: the partners of the event
The extraordinary prevention offer will be achievable thanks to the commitment of the University Polyclinic Foundation A. Gemelli IRCCSof theTiberine-Gemelli Isola Isola Hospital Islandof other hospital institutions of the capital, of Federfarma And Vista defense commission as well as the support of Johnson & Johnson Foundation, Fasda, WS Audiology and of the Lazio regionwhich for the entire duration of the event will activate a information desk to facilitate access to the screening of breast cancer, the neck of the uterus and the colon. At the village it will be possible to donate the blood to the self -Ethecare of the Blood Donor Group Francesco Olgiati ODV and screen screening for the donation of the marrow, thanks to the presence ofADMO DONATORS ASSOCIATION BABLE MUIDOL.
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