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This Sunday, October 6, “Prairie Sundays” support breast cancer month. Introductory stands for sports, health and well-being will be presented.
According to the Foundation for Cancer Research, physical activity plays a positive role in the prevention of cancer and in the lives of patients affected by the disease. In particular, it would reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancer by 24%. While Pink October has just begun, the sports department of the town of Agen is organizing this Sunday, October 6, an edition of its “Sunday of the Prairie” focused on breast cancer. In partnership with the Cancer Action Committee 47, whose main role is mobilization for the prevention and early detection of breast cancer, the objective of this day is to highlight the benefits of healthy sport, particularly in sport. female.
Program for Sunday October 6
- 10:00 a.m.: opening of the Rose village with breakfast offered by the municipality.
- 10:15 a.m.: departure of eco-citizen walk organized by the SUA Triathlon
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: introduction and information stands on sport, health and well-being
Partners: action cancer 47, ASPTT sport health, Agen rowing sport health section, Agen voluntary gymnastics, rugby health 47, Fly cheerleading 47, Blue Orange in Agen, Cool radio.
The Saint Damien stables will not be present but are offering a discovery session of equine therapy, Saturday October 19 all day. FREE ENTRANCE. For more information: 06 83 34 17 03.
A real “awareness”
“Sport is very beneficial because it allows patients to re-socialize,” explains Charlotte Leroux, secretary of the Cancer Action Committee 47. In Agen, several structures offer sports training to people suffering from pathologies and/or in remission. This is the case, for example, of the Rugby Santé 47 club or the Orange bleue Agen gym, which offer adapted sports sessions.
The rugby club, for example, offers to practice with 5 players, without contact and on a reduced pitch to avoid injuries. A practice which is bearing fruit and bringing together many players on the pitch. “There is a real awareness of the benefits of sport, including on the medical side,” says Charlotte Leroux. For its part, the Cancer Action Committee 47 finances adapted sports sessions with coach Sonny Cecot for patients sent by health professionals.
In another form, the Saint Damien stables offer equine therapy sessions. “When you are in the middle of a ride and a horse comes to put its nose on your shoulder, you immediately feel the benefits,” says Charlotte Leroux. So many activities allowing sick people to fight against a sedentary lifestyle and improve their health.
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