The Councillor for Equality, Ana M. Expósito, and the president of the Spanish Association Against Cancer in Martos, Roxana López, have presented the program organized for World Breast Cancer Day. The aim is to promote prevention, early detection, and support for affected individuals through various activities.
Ana M. Expósito highlighted the importance of institutional involvement in raising awareness about this disease and thanked the collaboration of the Spanish Association Against Cancer and the health center. These collaborations enable the development of informative and supportive activities for affected women and their families.
The equality department invites citizens to participate in a breast self-examination workshop on October 19th at the health center, starting at 10:00 AM. In the afternoon, the medical talk “Breast Cancer: Awareness and Health” will be held at the Municipal House of Youth, focusing on prevention, early detection, and medical advancements.
Roxana López expressed gratitude for the support from the City Council and the Women's Center, encouraging the citizens of Martos to join the activities organized throughout October. These will culminate on Sunday, October 25th, with the traditional Pink March, starting at 10:00 AM from the House of Youth. The association will offer solidarity t-shirts and breakfast bags for five euros to raise funds.
Solidarity t-shirts will be available for purchase during the week of October 19th to 24th, in the afternoon, at the association's headquarters.
