THEto breast cancer prevention It is not only a medical act, but a gesture of love for themselves and towards life. With this spirit, Wednesday 8 October 2025, theIRCCS Humanitas Clinical Institute of Rozzano opens the doors to “Let’s talk with smiles in the squad“. A morning open to everyone, in which the strength of research is intertwined with the emotions of the testimonies, art meets medicine and stories of courage become a heritage to be shared.
An event dedicated to breast cancer prevention
Organized by Humanitas Foundation for researchthe appointment presents itself as an opportunity capable of intertwining testimonies, scientific updates and artistic moments. The stories of women who have faced the disease will be told and the latest clinical news will be shared in terms of diagnosis and treatments.
The founders of I smiled in the squadthe conductor Gerry Scottialways aimed at the project, and the specialists of the Breast Unit Humanitas. To bring their contribution will also be Antonella SadaHead of Public Affairs of DHL Express Italy, which supports the initiative with conviction. There will be the voice of art, thanks to the students and students of theAcademy of Fine Arts of Breraauthors of an installation inspired by the testimonies of the patients, who will then be exhibited in all Humanitas offices.
I smiled in the squad: nine years of testimonies and hope
The project I smiled in the squad Born nine years ago from the photographer Luisa Morniroli and by the writer Cristina Barberis Negrawith the collaboration of Medici Humanitas. The idea was simple and powerful: to tell the strength of the breast cancer prevention Through real images and stories.
In the years beyond 150 women Of the Humanitas hospitals in Rozzano, Milan, Bergamo, Turin, Castellanza and Catania have decided to participate. They lent their face and voice, transforming themselves into ambassadors of hope and courage for those who are experiencing the care path.
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The Sorrisi Festival in Rosa 2025
The October event officially opens the Smile Festival in Rosa 2025a widespread initiative that will involve hospitals and centers Humanitas Medical Care In Lombardy, Piedmont and Sicily. The heart of the Festival remains the itinerant photographic exhibition, which every year brings to the hospitals portrayed and stories of women who have faced breast cancer, giving a message of strength and resilience to those who receive a diagnosis or is following the therapies.
The program also includes Free medical consultations, popular meetings, sports activities and moments of well -being Like the make -up sessions dedicated to patients. All information is available on Official site of the Foundation: Foundationhumanitasricarca.it/eventi-sorrisi-in-rosa.
Pink Union and the twenty years of the Humanitas Foundation for research
I smiled in the squad It is an integral part of Pink Unionthe program of Humanitas Foundation for research led by Professor Alberto Mantovani. In 2025 Pink Union celebrates its twenty years of activity and continues to be a point of reference in the fight against breast cancer, promoting scientific research and awareness campaigns.
Those who want to support research projects can find all the information on the official website: Foundationhumanitasricarca.it/pink-union.
How to participate in “Let’s talk with smiles in the squad”
Participation is free but reservation is required via the official website humanitas.it/news/sorrisi-in-rosa-2025. The event will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025, from 11 to 13, at the auditorium of the Humanitas Congress Center in via Manzoni 113 in Rozzano (MI). At the end of the morning there is a light lunch.
The calendar of 2025 initiatives that provides Free consultations, make -up sessions, popular meetings and sporting events is online a This link.
Smiles in pink is part of Pink Union by Humanitas Foundation for researchnon -profit organization chaired by Professor Alberto Mantovani, who in 2025 celebrates 20 years of activity. To find out how to support research, visit the site: Pink Union – Humanitas Foundation for research.