The Eiffel Tower and three other iconic monuments in the capital were adorned in pink this Monday, September 30, 2024, for the launch of Pink October. The opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer, before a month of events to raise funds. A free show was also on offer near Place Vendôme.
On the occasion of the launch of this 2024 edition d’Pink Octoberorganized by thePink Ribbon associationthe Tour Eiffel lit up in roselike every year. But as for the previous year, the iron lady will not be the only one to play the game: other monuments and iconic places in the capital will be adorned with pink for this solidarity event.
This year therefore, in addition to the Tour Eiffell’Luxor obelisk on Place de la Concordethe Place Vendômeas well as theNational Assembly lit up in pink, not on October 1st, but this Monday September 30, 2024. Furthermore, Place Vendôme also hosted a show directed by Mehdi Kerkouche and set to music by Amir who featured the women concerned. The show took place in the presence of Claudia Tagbo, Évelyne Dhéliat and Alice Detollenaere, godmothers of the association.
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To mark the launch of Pink October, breast cancer awareness month, the Ruban Rose association is unveiling a free show on Place Vendôme, the column of which will be illuminated in pink for the occasion, this Monday September 30, 2024. [Lire la suite]
This meeting is essential for the association, which supports medical and scientific research all year round and raises women’s awareness of the diagnosis of breast cancer. If for several decades, significant progress in medical research or in the quality of life of patients has been made, it is essential to continue the fight against disease.
One in eight women risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime. With this awareness campaign, the Ruban Rose association encourages all women to be screened regularly, in order to effectively fight against this disease. Detected in time, 9 out of 10 breast cancers are cured.
