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Breast Health Day activities in Albania 2021

A yoga activity
A bicycling activity
Informing patients on the importance of staying healthy

Breast Health Day activities in Belgium 2021

Participating in the Pink Walk
A BHD social media campaign
Organising an Information Day for breast cancer survivors in November
In November, an information day for (ex) BC patients and attending the play “I am a Cancer Patient, and so what?”

Breast Health Day activities in Croatia 2021

A conference for pregnant and breastfeeding women on breast health

Breast Health Day activities in Cyprus 2021

The Pink Silhouette Walk, webinars, a scientific conference to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Breast Health Day activities in Czech Republic 2021

Annual “We are Swimming the Breast Stroke” event in 8 towns across Czech Republic highlighting the importance of living a healthy lifestyle where the goal of swimming the total length of the Loch Ness lake was achieved
Over 100 participants including the Bellis group representing young patients took part in the “Race for the Cure” in Prague to raise awareness of breast cancer

Annual “We Are Swimming the Breast Stroke” event

Young patients from Bellis taking part in the “Race for the Cure” in Prague

Breast Health Day activities in Denmark 2021

The launch of a special themed members’ magazine, taking stock of BC and BC care in 2021
Launching he BRCA Campaign on the importance of prevention
A yoga retreat for BC patients

Breast Health Day activities in Estonia 2021

A press release on breast health sent to 300 media contacts
Magazine articles and radio programme on breast health and screening
A video on breast health aired on television

Breast Health Day activities in Finland 2021

A social media campaign, “Share Information, Not Hearts”
A webinar on BHD topics
A social media campaign reminding people to engage in physical activity

Breast Health Day activities in France 2021

Specific BHD-related posts on social media

Breast Health Day activities in Georgia 2021

“We Fight Together” campaign where celebrities were photographed to raise awareness about breast cancer
Regional advocacy training sessions to increase education about the importance of prevention

Famous Georgian singer Nino Katamadze

Movie and theatre actress (in red jacket) Salome Sharvadze

Breast Health Day activities in Greece 2021

Participation in TV/radio broadcasts promoting the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Design and creation of a video campaign to celebrate BHD and provide messages about prevention, nutrition and exercise
Participation in the digital edition of an international race and Athens Authentic Marathon
Information stand and presentation about the importance of prevention at the 17th annual Volunteers Conference
Visit to ED Cyprus and participation in their Pink Silhouette walk
Breakfast seminar at a major law firm to promote breast cancer awareness

ED Hellas team participating in the Athens Authentic Marathon

Breakfast seminar in a major law firm to promote breast cancer awareness

Breast Health Day activities in Hungary 2021

Organizing a national awareness and information campaign on maintaining healthy breasts, with special emphasis on screening and breast awareness

Breast Health Day activities in Ireland 2021

An online campaign for BHD

Breast Health Day activities in Israel 2021

Press Release with details on up-to-date incidence, survival and mortality rates for breast cancer in Israel
Breast Cancer Podcast series containing 8 episodes featuring Q&A sessions with top experts
Stop sign campaign in Tel Aviv’s largest shopping center and the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem encouraging women of all ages to be breast aware
Webinars with top experts in the field of breast cancer reporting on advances in prevention and early detection
Launch of a mini website dedicated to prevention and early detection of breast cancer
Digital campaign “Don’t let anyone cloud your feelings” to stress the importance of early detection and mammography screening
A special Health Committee parliament session in Jerusalem together with a mobile mammography unit to raise awareness on the importance of early detection
Collaboration with a major cosmetics company to turn major sites in Timna Park pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

Stop sign at one of the major shopping malls to promote being breast aware

Mobile mammogram unit parked at the Knesset along with Knesset doctor, Dr. Ofek, and representatives from ICA/ED Israel and Assuta

Breast Health Day activities in Italy 2021

Providing five-lesson training and refresher courses on early diagnosis and mammography screening for the organisations in the ED Italy network
Posts with the BHD message on social media and website to raise awareness of the need for prevention
In the monthly newsletter, an article by a breast radiologist, to encourage women to join the public health system’s call for screening
On 15th October, illumination in pink of the Faraglioni rocks on the island of Capri to raise awareness for breast cancer

Breast Health Day activities in Kyrgyzstan 2021

Organisation of awareness-raising events with active participation of BC survivors
Providing mammograms with the mobile mammography trailer
Exercise classes for breast cancer survivors

Exercise courses at the Office for Peer Counselling

Mobile mammography trailer

Breast Health Day activities in Luxembourg 2021

2021 Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Run) – 2nd virtual edition “The 30,000 pink ribbon challenge” where participants could submit a picture of themselves doing something healthy
Zumba in Luxembourg City to raise awareness about the importance of being physically active for breast cancer prevention

2021 Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Run) – 2nd virtual edition “The 30,000 pink ribbon challenge” poster

Zumba in Luxembourg City

Breast Health Day activities in The Netherlands 2021

A walking group in Nijkerk, swimming in Ede and “Moving with Resilience” event in Terneuzen every week in October to promote the importance of being physically active and living a healthy lifestyle for your breast health
Social media posts
Information on research focused on healthy exercise during treatment

“Moving with Resilience” event in Terneuzen

Swimming for breast health in Ede

Breast Health Day activities in Poland 2021

Printing information leaflets with the BHD logo and distribution in 6 cities
A press conference
“March towards Health” event and Zumba Marathon in Legnica
BHD event in Nowy Sącz where healthy snacks and information were provided including sign up for mammograms
Mammograms in “mammobuses”
Meeting with women from various social backgrounds to promote the importance of breast cancer prevention
Lecture in Przemyśl on prevention of breast cancer and the importance of being physically active

Mammograms and distribution of leaflets on the importance of being breast aware in Pila

4th annual Zumba Marathon in Legnica

Breast Health Day activities in Portugal 2021

Digital campaign to celebrate Breast Health Day
Online exercise session for women with breast cancer to stress the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Advertisement for Online exercise session for women with breast cancer

Breast Health Day activities in Romania 2021

Happy Run/Walk for about 150 cancer survivors
Yoga activities for cancer survivors
Nutrition counselling sessions for cancer survivors

Breast Health Day activities in Serbia 2021

Participation in the #BHD2021 video campaign “I Make #HealthyChoices for my Breast Health!”
Four online educational interviews on BC, as podcasts on social media, covering BC prevention, hereditary BC, pregnancy and BC, and innovative therapies for BC
Participation of many different patient organisations and Dragon Boating team in the Race for the Cure across Serbia

Flash Dragons-Dragon Boat club dedicating a race to women with Breast Cancer as part of the Race for the Cure 2021

ED Serbia National Representative, Dr Mirjana Brankovic-Magic giving a lecture on risk factors for Breast Cancer on Instagram and YouTube

Breast Health Day activities in Slovakia 2021

“Support BHD by Doing Sports, You Too…” online sporting activity
Showing appreciation for two mammography screening centres by presenting them with a statuette “The Amazone”
“Run for Healthy Breasts,” to promote the importance of being physically active
Lecture at Trnava University in Trnava on the importance of being breast aware
A press conference to mark #BHD2021 and lighting pink the Presidential Palace, the Bratislava City Hall, the City Hall in Trnava and other landmarks in Trenčín, Ružomberok, Banská Bystrica to mark the occasion

“Run for Healthy Breasts,” to promote the importance of being physically active

Press conference to mark #BHD2021

Breast Health Day activities in Slovenia 2021

On 15th October, an event in Ljubljana, “Healthy Lifestyle Today for a Healthy Tomorrow”
A request to Slovenian municipalities to illuminate their local cultural landmarks in pink
A video/animation of patients giving practical advice and key decisions for the slogan “Be and Stay Healthy!”

Breast Health Day activities in Sweden 2021

Orienteering activities for BC awareness, and other physical activities
“The Pink Match” campaign to encourage sports teams to do fundraising for BC
A two day “Take over” on Instagram with ED Sweden’s ambassador Blossom Tainton-Lindquist featuring simple yoga exercises with a focus on the back and hips and core strengthening exercises to raise awareness of being physically active

“Take Over” Instagram Day 1

“Take Over” Instagram Day 2

Breast Health Day activities in Switzerland 2021

Providing information about physical activities and nutrition on the website and on social media
Annual “Bürenlauf” run in Bern on 16 October where members of “Simply the breast” and survivors from ED Switzerland ran to raise awareness for breast cancer
In the Italian part of Switzerland, an exhibition with a giant walk-in breast to raise awareness of the importance about being breast aware

“Bürenlauf” run in Bern

Breast Health Day activities in Tajikistan 2021

A seminar on “Healthy food and physical activity for oncology patients”
Information campaigns in different health centres, “Prevention of breast cancer and early detection”

Breast Health Day activities in Turkey 2021

A Social media campaign to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Breast Health Day activities in United Kingdom 2021

Breast cancer awareness presentation and Q&A to a Women’s Network
Breast awareness talk to staff of a supermarket chain in London and to employees of a large department store chain
Discussion on breast health at organisation supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs

Breast Health Day activities in Uzbekistan 2021

A hybrid format for the celebration of Pink October and BHD awareness activities
Holding a series of online seminars for BC survivors (focusing on the COVID-19 situation and how survivors are handling it)
BHD promotion involving BC patients and survivors in Tashkent

Breast Health Day Activities in Albania in 2020

“Pink at Work” campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer
Distribution of leaflets outlining the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
“Yoga me Klodin”- Yoga with Klodi event at an artificial lake in Tirana to promote this practice as an example of being physically active for your breast health

ED Albania members at the “Yoga me Klodin”- Yoga with Klodi event to promote #BHD2020

“Yoga me Klodin”- Yoga with Klodi event to promote #BHD2020

Breast Health Day Activities in Austria in 2020

Nordic walking event to encourage members of ED Austria to get moving
Virtual Kundalini Yoga for ED Austria members to promote the importance of physical activity

Virtual Kundalini Yoga for ED Austria members

Filming the Kundalini Yoga session for ED Austria members

Breast Health Day Activities in Belgium in 2020

Sharing the 2020 Breast Health day video and messages on social media to promote the importance of maintaining a normal body weight and being physically active for your breast health

Breast Health Day Activities in Bulgaria in 2020

Presentation of a video featuring a breast cancer patient telling her story ahead of the publication of her book
Debate at the Bulgarian Parliament with the Health Commission on the organization of a prevention and mammography screening programme in Bulgaria outlining the necessary budget and the equalization of resources in specialized cancer hospitals

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/0lRgg-9VPqI

Breast Health Day Activities in Croatia in 2020

Lighting the Croatian National Theatre pink to raise awareness about breast cancer with Government Officials and the President of ED Croatia
“I Choose Health” event in Zagreb where participants took part in various exercises, made healthy smoothies and received information leaflets on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for their breast health

Exercising at the “I Choose Health!” event in Maksimir Park in Zagreb

President of Europa Donna Croatia, Vesna Ramljak and Government Officials at the lighting Pink of the Croatian National Theatre

Breast Health Day Activities in Cyprus in 2020

Webinar for students on the importance of being breast aware and breast cancer prevention
Awareness campaigns at gyms promoting the importance of proper nutrition and regular exercise
“Nourishing your Body for Health” webinar to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Virtual participation of Doctors, Nurses and staff of Breast Cancer Units, in the breast cancer awareness campaign by posting hundreds of photos on social media, wearing ED Cyprus branded pink scarves
The government of Cyprus and members of the Parliament joined forces against breast cancer by wearing the branded “Europa Donna Cyprus” masks, strengthening their messages for breast cancer awareness month
Radio interviews to promote national activities for breast cancer awareness month
Virtual Breast Health day seminar for employees of a major transportation company to stress the importance of being breast aware
Presentation of Pink Silhouettes to represent the number of women who have died from breast cancer in Cyprus
Torch race with approximately 20 women participating, amongst them, many breast cancer survivors and members of the ED Cyprus Board of Directors to promote healthy lifestyles

Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner of Health at the closing ceremony of the Torch race held in Nicosia

Women running in the Torch race in Nicosia

Breast Health Day Activities in Czech Republic in 2020

Planting three Japanese Sacura trees in Havířov as symbols of love, beauty, and womanhood, and a symbol of hope for oncological patients
Leaflet distribution for the “Closely Watched Breasts” campaign which included a QR code for the Deaf to obtain information
A “Closely Watched Breasts” campaign in 25 stores of a local coffee house chain across Czech Republic highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention and being breast aware

Planting three Japanese Sacura trees in Havířov

“Closely Watched Breasts” campaign in local coffee houses

Breast Health Day Activities in Finland in 2020

Advertisement for the Virtual “For your breast health” event

To mark Breast Health day two “For your breast health” webinars to stress the importance of living a healthy lifestyle which included lectures on nutrition, physical activity and other topics

Breast Health Day Activities in Georgia in 2020

Cooperation with a dental clinic in Tbilisi to raise awareness about breast cancer where breast cancer patients received free services
Various media activities throughout the month of October on state and private media channels and a mainstream magazine to promote the importance of mammography screening and early detection

Collaboration with a dental clinic in Tbilisi to raise awareness of breast cancer

Ana Mazanishvili from ED Georgia featured on OK Magazine in Georgia for Pink October

Breast Health Day Activities in Greece in 2020

Webinar on social media to promote awareness for breast cancer and the importance of making healthy choices
Videos showing members of ED Greece exercising as well as providing messages about prevention, nutrition and physical activity
Video featuring ED Greece’s Executive Board providing messages about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for your breast health

Elena Kountoura, MEP and President of ED Greece in one of their 2020 BHD campaign videos

Member of ED Greece practicing Yoga in one of the 2020 BHD campaign videos

Breast Health Day Activities in Hungary in 2020

Awareness walk in Szentes with more than 200 participants to mark Pink October
Planting of a tree in Várkastély Park decorated with pink hearts and ribbons with advice on breast cancer prevention and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Tree planting in Pápa

Breast Cancer Awareness walk in Szentes

Breast Health Day Activities in Israel in 2020

Cooperation with various municipal authorities to illuminate their town halls pink to raise awareness among employees and members of the public
Collaboration with a major cosmetics company to illuminate the Tel Aviv Marganit Tower pink to raise awareness for breast cancer
Digital campaign with the Tel Aviv Medical Center “Devote an hour a year to saving your life” to stress the importance of early detection and mammography screening
Launch of a mini website dedicated to prevention and early detection of breast cancer
Webinars with top experts in the field of breast cancer reporting on advances in prevention and early detection
Radio broadcasts and WhatsApp campaign nationally to encourage women of all ages to be breast aware
Press Release with details on up-to-date incidence, survival and mortality rates for breast cancer in Israel

Givatayim town hall illuminated in pink

Ad inviting registration to October 20, 2020 webinar on advances in breast cancer detection and treatment

Breast Health Day Activities in Italy in 2020

Dissemination of the 2020 Breast Health day video and messages on social media and among ED Italy member organisations to promote the importance of maintaining a normal body weight and being physically active for your breast health

Breast Health Day Activities in Kyrgyzstan in 2020

Lectures for health workers to stress the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the importance of early detection in Bishkek and Tokmok
Banners throughout Bishkek to raise awareness among the general population on the importance of being breast aware
Inauguration of the mobile Mammography unit at the Family Medical centre in Tokmok. Representatives of the Ministry of Health and donors were on hand for the ceremony

Ministry of Health and Donors cutting the ribbon at the handover ceremony for the Mammography trailer

Celebrations for the Tokmok City mobile Mammography trailer

Breast Health Day Activities in Luxembourg in 2020

2020 Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Run) – 1st virtual edition “The 30,000 pink ribbon challenge” where participants could submit a picture of themselves doing something healthy to raise awareness for breast cancer and encourage people to move together for a good cause

2020 Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Run) – 1st virtual edition “The 30,000 pink ribbon challenge” poster

2020 Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Run) – 1st virtual edition Ambassadors

Breast Health Day Activities in Latvia in 2020

A virtual photo exhibition #mansroza2020 on Facebook where people were invited to send in a photo, video or article with something pink to raise awareness of breast cancer
Support group meeting in Riga
On 15 October a six hour “Live in Pink” marathon on Facebook that looked at health from different perspectives including the importance of exercise, eating a healthy diet and psycho-social issues
“Together we CAN” Nordic walking event in Jekabpils, Valmiera, Ventspils, Liepāja regions in Latvia to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Inita Sila, breast cancer survivor, journalist, author of the autobiographical and very inspirational book about her illness and love “Tango with two Misters” talks about her experience

#mansroza2020 (MyPink2020) – Kitija Janele, member of the board of Oncology Patient Support Association “Tree of Life”, shows her pink mood

Breast Health Day Activities in Malta in 2020

Participation in various meetings with other patient organisations, employees of the Ministry of Justice and companies to raise awareness about the importance of prevention of breast cancer
Radio interviews Party to talk about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for your breast health and to stress the importance of being breast aware
Virtual tea party to share experiences
Pink October day at St Joan Antide School in Gudja to raise awareness about breast cancer among the student population

Anna Z at St Joan Antide School in Gudja to raise awareness about breast cancer among the student population

Virtual Tea Party

Breast Health Day Activities in Netherlands in 2020

Dance workshop in Arnhem for breast cancer patients to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Dance workshop in Arnhem

Breast Health Day Activities in North Macedonia in 2020

“Pink Sunshine and Pink Bundle” campaign with various companies throughout N. Macedonia selling pink products to raise awareness for breast cancer
13th Annual National Conference for Breast Cancer which was held virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic. 150 participants took part in the panel discussion on “What changes are needed to improve the quality of services, therapy and treatment of breast cancer patients in the time of COVID19”
In Skopje the capital of N. Macedonia ED President spoke about the importance of early detection and raising funds for research on breast cancer prevention and treatment
Race for the Cure in 14 cities
“Pink at Work” campaign across companies, television and the Ministry of Economy and Finance where participants wore something pink to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection

Race for the Cure N. Macedonia held in 14 cities to raise awareness and to support woman with breast cancer

“Pink at Work” campaign at the Ministry of Finance

Breast Health Day Activities in Poland in 2020

BHD in pink in Piła with members of ED Poland riding their bikes through the city wearing pink t-shirts and promoting the importance of physical activity
Mammography screening at the hospital in Piła with an ED stand distributing information on prevention and the importance of being breast aware as well as BHD materials
Pink Nordic Walking and gymnastics at an outdoor gym as well as walking along the Kamienica River in Nowy Sącz to promote Breast Health Day 2020
Radio Broadcast about Breast Health Day in Legnica

Mammograms and distribution of leaflets on the importance of being breast aware in Pila

Promoting #BHD2020 through the city in Pila

Breast Health Day Activities in Romania in 2020

Promotion of the 2020 Breast Health Day campaign video on social networks
A series of meetings were organized around various topics including physical exercise, healthy eating and maintaining a positive attitude to stress the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle for breast health
20th edition of lighting 20 monuments in Bucharest pink to raise awareness for breast cancer as well as celebrating 20 years for ED Romania. The event was broadcast on 6 national TV stations

20th Annual Pink Illumination event to raise awareness for breast cancer at Coltea Hospital

Promoting the 2020 Breast Health Day Campaign video and messages

Breast Health Day Activities in Serbia in 2020

A special yoga session in Uzice that was recorded and shared across various media channels to promote physical activity as well as the prevention of lymphoedema
Participation in various TV shows to promote the “Prevention as a Priority- Healthy Lifestyles” campaign
“Prevention as a Priority- Healthy Lifestyles” campaign with distribution across social media as well as in public institutions and shopping centers to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

ED Serbia Volunteer in the space used to train breast cancer survivors

ED Serbia members learning exercises for lymphoedema

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovakia in 2020

Virtual gallery of art works created by breast cancer survivors
“We are Amazing VII” An art exhibition by breast cancer survivors which took place at a gallery in Bratislava and was organised by several patient organisations
Materials presenting the first results of the mammography screening programme in Slovakia, that were prepared for a planned conference with various patient organisations and the Ministry of Health which had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, were sent to the media resulting in wide coverage of the results
Breast Health Day support on-line running from 1 May to 15 October during which 141 people ranging from 2 to 91 years old took part and covered 6701km by running, biking, Nordic walking etc. to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Virtual “Run for healthy breasts” in Slovakia with 774 participants covering 5179 km

Opening of the exhibition WE ARE WONDERFUL VII. From left to right survivor Gabriela Vazna and her daughter Alexandra Vazna, Alena Kallayova (Ruzova stuzka n.f., ED Slovakia), Jana Trautenberger -Ricova (National Oncological Institute), Bibiana Ondrejkova (NIE rakovine), Dominika Nevrlova (survivor, Amazonky OZ)

Leaflet for the Breast Health Day Conference that was supposed to be held in Bratislava on 15 October

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovenia in 2020

Small outdoor events including information stands, hikes and workshops throughout Slovenia to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Throughout Slovenia on TV, radio, news articles, billboards and buses the “Dotik pove največ – Touch says the most” campaign stressing the importance of being breast aware, early detection and living a healthy lifestyle for your breast health
Press conference live streamed for the media and general public to stress the importance of early detection of breast cancer even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

Press conference in Slovenia, Ljubljana, 30. 9. 2020 – Moderator: Slavka Brajović Hajdenkumer, participating: President of Europa Donna Slovenia, Tanja Španić, mag.Kristijana Hertl Ph.D.med., Deputy Head of DORA – Slovenia Breast Cancer Screening Programme and Laura Ovčar

Promotion of the importance of being breast aware on national TV show “Dobro jutro” – Špela Dolenc, young doctor, member of Europa Donna Slovenia

Breast Health Day Activities in Sweden in 2020

Free on-line Yoga lessons with a training service for 15 days during October to stress the importance of being physically active for your breast health
National media and social media campaign to promote the “Bröstcancerrapporten 2020” – Breast Cancer Report 2020 that highlighted a shortage of breast radiologists and its impact on the screening and early detection of breast cancer

Yoga lessons with on line training company

Breast Health Day Activities in Tajikistan in 2020

“Paradigm Change- improving quality of Life” event where women were encouraged to use positive thinking to improve quality of life
“Pink October Dialogue” at the City of Dushanbe community centre where members of ED Tajikistan spoke with members of the centre for Medical Accreditation of the Ministry of Health and social protection about the importance of accessibility to population-based mammography screening programmes
Classes on breathing techniques for patients who had COVID as well as exercise sessions in water to improve muscle strength
“Women and Health” event in Dushanbe at a fitness club with information sessions on nutrition and the importance of being physically active for your breast health

Exercising in water to improve muscle strength during the “Women and Health” event in Dushanbe

“Pink October Dialogue” at the community centre in City Dushanbe

Breast Health Day Activities in Albania in 2019

Third annual “Ride for Breast Cancer Patients” bringing together young people, doctors and advocates to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle where brochures on breast cancer were distributed
Hatha Yoga sessions in the Grand Park of Tirana to promote this practice as an example of being physically active for your breast health
Different sport activities to spread the message about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Ride for BC to raise awareness on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Participating in Ride for Breast Cancer to celebrate Breast Health Day

Breast Health Day Activities in Austria in 2019

“Day of Motivation” events throughout Austria to promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Events included Nordic Walking, dancing, etc.
A walk organized for women with metastatic breast cancer to encourage them to keep moving
Annual congress for Patients

MBC walk in Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Breast Health Day Activities in Bulgaria in 2019

“How can we speak about Cancer” event in Sofia to raise awareness about breast cancer with patients, medical experts, health care institutions, psychologists, social workers and the national media participating

Journalist Desisilava Nikolova, speaking at the “How can we speak about Cancer” event

Participants at the “How can we speak about Cancer” event

Breast Health Day Activities in Croatia in 2019

Conference for pregnant and lactating women to raise awareness for the importance of regular screening. Lecturers included a nutritionist, psychologist, kinesiologist and President of ED Croatia

Conference for pregnant and lactating women

President of Europa Donna Croatia, Vesna Ramljak and lecturers at the conference

Breast Health Day Activities in Czech Republic in 2019

9th Annual “We are Swimming the Breaststroke” event in 15 towns, involving local patients’ organisations which swam over 694.000 meters
Distribution of a Czech translation of the Breast Health Day leaflet
An “Apple Day” activity where two local breast cancer organisations handed out apples and BHD leaflets– to promote healthy food for a healthy lifestyle and breast cancer prevention
A “Closely Watched Breasts” campaign in 25 stores of a local coffee house chain highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention and being breast aware
Press conference at the Ministry of Health for breast awareness promoted by Bellis, the section for young patients

“We Are Swimming Breaststroke” event organized by 15 local groups in the Czech Republic

“Closely Watched Breasts” campaign in local coffee houses

Breast Health Day Activities in Estonia in 2019

Sharing of Breast Health Day campaign on the “Pink Rules” social media channels
Press release stressing the importance of early detection with articles published in nationwide newspapers
Special video on breast cancer screening running on national television
Articles on breast cancer awareness in various media outlets throughout Estonia

Breast Health Day Activities in Finland in 2019

On Breast Health Day, a “Together for breast health” conference was held to celebrate collaboration across Europe as Finland holds the Presidency of the Council of Europe until the end of the year. NGO’s, researchers, entrepreneurs, students etc. gathered to discuss the promotion of early detection of breast cancer

Susan Knox and Anu Niemi, ED Finland at the “Together for breast health” event

Healthy Snacks were served at the “Together for breast health” event

Breast Health Day Activities in France in 2019

On 15 October, launch of Exhibition at the Paris National Assembly featuring 20 posters on breast cancer
Presentation on Breast Health Day by ED France President, Natacha Espié during opening of exhibition

Video from the inauguration of the Exhibition at the Paris National Assembly

Breast Health Day Activities in Georgia in 2019

Round Table in Tbilisi with Governmental agencies and other NGO’s to raise awareness for breast cancer issues in Georgia
Pink Walk through the central avenues of the capital followed by a Zumba dance-a-thon to raise awareness for the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Round Table with governmental bodies and NGO’s to discuss breast cancer issues in Georgia

Pink Walk in the center of Tbilsi

Breast Health Day Activities in Greece in 2019

A team from ED Greece took part in the annual Race for the Cure in Athens to raise awareness
Participation in TV show to talk about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for prevention as well as the importance of screening
Donation of mammograms
Meeting at the EU Parliament to stress the importance of prevention and implementation of EU Guidelines
Sending a letter to the President of the Hellenic Parliament requesting the creation of a Health Subcommittee for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer
ED Greece Executive Board members met with the Minister of Health to ask for the screening programme to include all women over the age of 40
Social media campaign on the World Day against breast cancer to raise awareness on the day dedicated to prevention
Participation of a team from ED Greece in the Athens marathon to raise awareness for breast cancer and promote healthy choices

ED Greece team at the Athens Marathon

ED Greece Executive Board members meeting with the Minister of Health

Breast Health Day Activities in Israel in 2019

Facebook live event with a panel of leading oncologists in the field of breast cancer, as well as a dietician and social worker, addressing questions relating to breast cancer prevention, early detection, genetics, treatment, nutrition, exercise, and more
New public information ads were published on various media channels that encouraged women to be breast aware
Lectures throughout Israel to promote breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection
Social media campaign featuring translation of Europa Donna- the European Breast Cancer Coalition materials
Breast cancer awareness activities at the Prime Minister’s office to promote breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detectionthrough a series of activities including information booth, lectures and screen savers for all employees
Social media campaign featuring a short video stressing the importance of early detection as well as the mobile mammography unit
Bra Tree display in Givatayim Park to represent the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer each month in Israel
Annual “Celebrating Life” seminar featuring leading experts on breast cancer presenting the latest information on breast cancer
Special breast cancer awareness postage stamp launched by the Israel Postage service
“The Rose Flotilla” (Pink Yacht Flotilla) event to raise awareness for breast cancer and the importance of early detection
Collaboration with a major cosmetics company to illuminate the Tel Aviv Municipality building pink and a special hot air balloon in Ganei Yehoshua Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv encouraging people to “Get checked!”
Harley Davidson ride to promote awareness and the importance of early detection of breast cancer

“The Rose Flotilla” (Pink Yacht Flotilla) event to raise awareness for breast cancer and the importance of early detection

“Get checked!” campaign on a hot air balloon in Ganei Yehoshua Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv

Breast Health Day Activities in Italy in 2019

Social media campaign “Chiedo di più- I ask for more” featuring five ED Italy ambassadors promoting the requests of Italian women regarding treatment in specialist breast units
Press conference at the Senate in Rome to present the report resulting from the “Chiedo di più- I ask for more” campaign to the Ministry of Health and the Public Health Regulators

Advocates and influencers that helped spread the “Chiedo di più- I ask for more” campaign on social media

Cover of the campaign guide for “Chiedo di più- I ask for more”

Breast Health Day Activities in Kyrgyzstan in 2019

Throughout October, participation in Radio and TV Programmes with members of ED Kyrgyzstan sharing their personal stories in order to encourage women to be breast aware
Participation in question and answer session on a TV programme broadcast on the First national TV Channel for Breast Health Day
Awareness raising conference to stress the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and the importance of early detection at the National Oncology Center in Bishkek

Breast Health Day Activities in Luxembourg in 2019

17th annual Broschtkriibslaf -Breast Cancer Solidarity Run and Nordic walking held in the suburbs of Luxembourg, with 2200 people in attendance
Stands, workshops and conferences were organized in four major hospitals in Luxembourg to raise awareness for breast cancer

17th annual solidarity run through the old neighborhoods of Luxembourg

Europa Donna Luxembourg committee members at one of the four hospital events to raise awareness. Pictured from left to right: Rose Ferreira, Isabelle Schlammes, Mariette Fischbach, Josiane Weller et Astrid Scharpantgen.

Breast Health Day Activities in Malta in 2019

Annual Hilda Schembri Memorial lecture celebrating 30 years of raising awareness for breast cancer in Malta
Combined lecture and sporting events to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle in schools, offices, banks and governmental offices

Mrs Vella the first Lady of Malta and participants at the Hilda Schembri Memorial lecture

Breast Health Day Activities in Netherlands in 2019

Sports events in Terneuzen to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Promoting breast health by swimming in Goirle

Sports activities for breast health in Terneuzen

Swimming for breast health in Goirle

Breast Health Day Activities in Poland in 2019

Promotion and distribution of a Polish edition of this year’s Breast Health Day leaflet and information campaign to the media, during pink ribbon runs, in hospitals and conferences to spread BHD information
The Annual Pink March and Zumbathon in Legnica, with distribution of brochures and information on breast cancer prevention, water and apples
A training conference, stand and workshops on breast cancer prevention in Nowy Sącz, at a local company with over 250 women participating
Conference on breast cancer prevention after the age of 60 in Nowy Sącz
Mammography screening at the hospital in Piła with an ED stand distributing information on prevention and the importance of being breast aware as well as BHD materials
A Pink March of Health in Piła

”Pink Ribbon” walk held in Pila for Breast Health Day

Zumba Marathon, Legnica to promote the importance of physical activity

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovakia in 2019

“Run for healthy breasts” in Bratislava
Stands with information on mammography screening and the importance of being breast aware
Participation in the press conference for the launch of the mammography screening programme in Slovakia
An art exhibition by breast cancer survivors which took place at St. Elisabeth Oncological Hospital and Preventive Center in Bratislava

”Run for healthy breasts” in Bratislava

Press conference for the launch of the Slovakian mammography screening programme

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovenia in 2019

“Healthy lifestyle today for a healthy tomorrow!” campaigns and events to promote healthy lifestyles in 20 cities across Slovenia reaching over half a million people
“Healthy lifestyle today for a healthy tomorrow!” event in the central square of Ljubljana where participants were invited to participate in six simple challenges for regular physical activity and avoiding obesity, maintaining a healthy diet, hormones as a risk factor and the importance of early detection and responding to the National Screening programme
Painting of 100 pairs of women’s shoes and one pair of men’s shoes to symbolically represent the number of men and women diagnosed in October in Slovenia
Distribution of ED Slovenia leaflets and information about living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of early detection were played on the monitors at the airport in Ljubljana

“Healthy lifestyle today for a healthy tomorrow!” event at Zvezda Park in Ljubljana

Distributing healthy snacks at the event in Zvezda Park in Ljubljana

Breast Health Day Activities in Sweden in 2019

National media and social media campaign to promote the “Bröstcancerrapporten 2019” – Breast Cancer Report 2019 that calls on policy makers to upgrade the breast screening programme
Hittaut mot bröstcancer (Hittaut against breast cancer) events taking place in 5 locations across Sweden promoting the positive effects of living a healthy lifestyle

Media coverage of the “Bröstcancerrapporten 2019” – Breast Cancer Report 2019

One of the Hittaut mot bröstcancer (Hittaut against breast cancer) events across Sweden

Breast Health Day Activities in Switzerland in 2019

Bürenlauf (Run) in Bern with 30 breast cancer survivors and best friends promoting awareness in EUROPA DONNA Switzerland t-shirts
Distribution of Breast Health Day leaflets as well as providing information on mammography screening at markets in the Italian part of Switzerland

“Bürenlauf” run in Bern

#BHD2019 in the Italian part of Switzerland

Breast Health Day Activities in Tajikistan in 2019

Festival for women’s health in Khorog on the prevention of breast cancer and the importance of screening, and living a healthy lifestyle
Women’s forum in Dushanbe dedicated to nutrition after treatment
Zumba session and sports demonstrations for women in Dushanbe to stress the importance of physical exercise for quality of life

Zumba in Dushanbe

Festival for women’s health in Khorog

Breast Health Day Activities in Turkey in 2019

Promotion of Breast Health Day through social media, stressing the importance of physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet and being breast aware
Breast Health Day Festival in Istanbul- a full day event focusing on raising awareness of breast cancer prevention with speakers providing information on various topics including the importance of early diagnosis
Breast Health Tent open to visitors where ED Turkey volunteers provided information on living a healthy lifestyle and prevention

#BHD2019 campaign materials in Turkish

Breast Health Day Activities in Albania in 2018

A “Ride for Breast Cancer Patients” bringing together young people, doctors and advocates to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Distribution of brochures and information on breast cancer

Ride for BC to raise awareness on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Participating in Ride for Breast Cancer on Breast Health Day

Breast Health Day Activities in Austria in 2018

“Day of Movement” events throughout Austria to promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Events included Nordic Walking around lakes and alongside rivers and Pink Paddling with the Vienna Pink Dragons
Flashmob in St. Stephans Place in Vienna to raise awareness
Vienna Pink Dragons paddling event to introduce dragon boating

Flash mob in St. Stephans Place, Vienna to raise awareness

Flash mob in St. Stephans Place, Vienna

Breast Health Day Activities in Belgium in 2018

Promotion of Breast Health day through Social networks in both French and Dutch
Every Step Counts event to promote healthy lifestyles and the importance of physical activity

ED Belgium Twitter page

ED Belgium Facebook page

Breast Health Day Activities in Croatia in 2018

ED Zagreb Pink run in Zagreb with over 400 participants running 5 or 10 kilometers to raise awareness of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Nutrition workshops and activities for families including a concert following the Pink run
19th annual Pink Ribbon Day parade through the center of Zagreb with ED Croatia members and local politicians
Information stands where participants received information about breast health

19th Annual Pink Ribbon Day Parade in the streets of Zagreb

Europa Donna Zagreb Pink Run in Bundek Park

Breast Health Day Activities in Czech Republic in 2018

8th Annual “We are Swimming the Breaststroke” event in 15 towns, involving local patients’ organisations which swam a total of 707,425 meters
Distribution of a Czech translation of the Breast Health Day leaflet
An “Apple Day” activity where the local breast cancer organisation in Haviřov handed out apples and BHD leaflets– to promote healthy food for a healthy lifestyle and breast cancer prevention
A “Closely Watched Breasts” international campaign in Czech Rep., Hungary, Slovak Rep. and Poland highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention and being breast aware
Campaign for breast awareness promoted by Bellis, the section for young patients, including interview with journalists, group photos and exhibition

“We Are Swimming Breaststroke” event organized by 15 local groups in the Czech Republic

“Apple Day”- distribution of apples as a symbol of a healthy lifestyle

Breast Health Day Activities in Cyprus in 2018

Distribution of fresh fruit and information on breast health in Greek in all shopping centers in Cyprus to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Souzanna Erodotou Board member and Stella Georgiou employee of EUROPA DONNA Cyprus distributing fruit and information on breast health

Promotion of #BHD2018 in Cyprus

Breast Health Day Activities in Denmark in 2018

Promotion of the 2018 Breast Health Day campaign materials on ED Denmark’s website and social media
“Crinolines and Zumba” event in South Seeland to promote the importance of physical activity

“Crinolines and Zumba” event in South Seeland

Members of the local Breast Cancer Group in South Seeland which is part of ED Denmark

Breast Health Day Activities in Estonia in 2018

Participation in the Pink Ribbon charity run
“Pink Rules” campaign on social media
Press release about Breast Health Day with articles published in nationwide newspapers stressing the importance of early detection
Radio interview with an oncologist to help spread awareness of breast cancer
Special video on breast cancer screening running on national television

Pink Rules campaign positive messages such as I do not smoke, I move a lot, I look after my health, etc

Pink Ribbon Run in Tallinn

Breast Health Day Activities in Finland in 2018

On Breast Health Day, a “For your breast health” walk was organized in conjunction with another patient organization in Helsinki where participants learned about the positive effects of nature on health and wellbeing
Distribution of fruit at the “For your breast health” walk to promote healthy eating

Apples were given out at the event to promote healthy eating

“For your breast health” walk held on Breast Health Day in Helsinki

Breast Health Day Activities in France in 2018

A family event in Nantes where participants learned how do to Nordic Walking
Water aerobics classes for breast cancer patients in Angers to promote living a healthy lifestyle

Nordic Walking family event in Nantes

Water aerobics classes in Angers

Breast Health Day Activities in Georgia in 2018

Seminar at Georgian Medical University in Tbilisi to raise awareness for breast cancer among students and to stress the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Press conference announcing a new campaign “Do not distinguish” which aims to achieve co-financing for treatment for metastatic breast cancer patients

Medical students attending the seminar in Tbilisi

Ana Mazanishvili and Tamar Nishnianidze being interviewed on Georgian TV for the “Do not Distinguish” campaign

Breast Health Day Activities in Greece in 2018

A full day event dedicated to prevention of breast cancer where health care providers talked about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for prevention as well as the importance of screening
Participation of a team from ED Greece in the Athens marathon to raise awareness for breast cancer and promote healthy choices

ED Greece at the Breast Cancer Prevention event

ED Greece team at the Athens Marathon

Breast Health Day Activities in Iceland in 2018

“Pink Breast Cancer Forum” focusing on rehabilitation for women with breast cancer
“Pink Lunch” for participants of the “Casting for Recovery” programme where women fish for their breast health.

“Pink Breast Cancer Forum”

“Pink Lunch” for participants of the “Casting for Recovery” programme

Breast Health Day Activities in Israel in 2018

Issuing press releases with up-to-date statistics on incidence, survival and morbidity rates of the disease in Israel
New public information ads were published on various media channels that encouraged women to be breast aware as well as the importance of genetic counseling
Breast Cancer seminars in several hospitals featuring leading experts from the field presenting the latest information on breast cancer
Social media campaign featuring a short video stressing the importance of early detection
Collaboration with El Al airlines with planes illuminated pink and passengers were given branded eye covers, pink chocolates and post cards encouraging them to be breast aware
Collaboration with a major cosmetics company to illuminate a Ferris wheel in Tel Aviv pink as well as partner with an Israeli clothing company to promote screening
Annual “Celebrating Life” seminar where hundreds of breast cancer survivors and family members heard from leading breast cancer experts
Harley Davidson ride to promote awareness and the importance of early detection of breast cancer
Joint initiatives with soccer/basketball clubs where players wore pink shirts to promote breast cancer awareness
Various organizations throughout Israel held lectures on “What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer?

El Al planes illuminated

”Pink Yacht Sail” event for young women with breast cancer

Breast Health Day Activities in Italy in 2018

Public meeting in Bari, Puglia to promote breast cancer prevention and bridge the gap that separates the North and South of Italy. At the roundtable meeting radiologists, public health officials and representatives from local women’s associations gathered to identify strategies for improvement and define the task of each actor involved

Poster advertising the “Breast Cancer: prevention and screening” event in Puglia

San Nicolas Cathedral lit in pink to mark the event

Breast Health Day Activities in Kyrgyzstan in 2018

Participation in a Radio Programme on Breast Cancer in the Kyrgyz Republic with the European School of Oncology and Europa Donna Kyrgyzstan on improving breast cancer diagnosis
Meeting with breast cancer patients in Bishkek where Dr. Olivia Pagani answered questions on all aspects of breast cancer including living a healthy lifestyle
Presentation of an advocates’ guide book covering from diagnosis through treatment

Meeting of breast cancer patients in Bishkek

Dr. Olivia Pagani and ED Kyrgyzstan National Representative Dr. Taalaigul Sabyrbekova

Breast Health Day Activities in Luxembourg in 2018

Presentation of a postal stamp designed by ED Luxembourg to raise awareness for breast cancer
16th annual Broschtkriibslaf -Breast Cancer Solidarity Run and Nordic walking held in the suburbs of Luxembourg, with 2000 people in attendance
Opening of the Mäin perséinleche Wee exhibition featuring paintings by five breast cancer survivors providing testimony to their personal journey with breast cancer
“Ladies Night” at two cinemas where pink ribbons and flyers were distributed to those attending
Distribution of pink ribbons and flyers throughout the main shopping areas to raise awareness for breast cancer
Photo exhibition in a hospital in Luxembourg featuring 12 women and 1 man from 12 different countries

16th annual solidarity run through the old neighborhoods of Luxembourg

Europa Donna Luxembourg designed a postal stamp to raise awareness for breast cancer

Breast Health Day Activities in Malta in 2018

Joint “Pink October Night Walk” with Europa Donna Malta and the Marigold foundation from Kalkara on the coastline to Vittoriosa through the village streets to raise awareness for breast cancer

Pink October Night Walk through Kalkara on the coastline to Vittoriosa

Victory Square in Vittoriosa lit pink for the Pink October Night Walk

Breast Health Day Activities in Netherlands in 2018

Sports events in Terneuzen to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Promoting breast health by swimming in Goirle

Swimming for breast health in Goirle

Breast Health Day Activities in Norway in 2018

Information stands in 50 cities promoting breast cancer awareness
Pink Ribbon race in 8 cities: Oslo, Trondheim, Bergen, Tromsø, Kristiansand, Haugesund, Lillehammer and Skien to promote breast awareness
Pink photography and hairdressers to raise awareness
Special pink ribbon designed by a famous Norwegian winter sports athlete available throughout Norway

A special pin designed by the Norwegian winter sports athlete Kari Traa for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Pink Ribbon race and the Kolomoen bridge lit pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

Breast Health Day Activities in Poland in 2018

Promotion and distribution of a Polish edition of this year’s Breast Health Day leaflet and information campaign to the media, during pink ribbon runs, in hospitals and conferences to spread BHD information
A training conference in Dębica titled “You, your family and friends need your health” in the Town Hall
The Annual Pink March and Zumbathon in Legnica, with distribution of brochures and information on breast cancer prevention at the march and in middle and high schools
A training conference “Healthy Life-Healthy breasts” in Nowy Sącz, at the regional college. BHD leaflets and healthy snacks were distributed
Pink Ribbon march through the streets of Nowy Sącz and distribution of BHD leaflets and advice from local advocates
Mammography screening at the hospital in Piła with an ED stand distributing information on prevention as well as BHD materials. Lectures and festivals promoting the importance of breast cancer prevention in nearby towns
A Pink March of Health in Piła
Training conference about breast awareness and mammography screening in Przemyśl

”March to Health” held in Legnica for Breast Health Day

Zumba Marathon, Legnica to promote the importance of physical activity

Breast Health Day Activities in Romania in 2018

18th edition of lighting 18 monuments in Bucharest pink to raise awareness for breast cancer
Round table on advanced breast cancer including lobbying state authorities to set up a national screening programme for breast cancer

Pink Illumination event at the Romanian Athenaeum to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention

Round Table on “Gaining Hope for Romanian Women” which was part of the “String of Pearls on Breast Cancer”- Transforming BC Together Call for Change Initiative

Breast Health Day Activities in Serbia in 2018

Press conference with representatives from the Ministry of Health to launch all Breast Health Day activities
Coordinated public events “Healthy Lifestyles for your breasts” in Belgrade, Uzice, Vrnjacka Banja, Nis, Kragujevac, Pozarevac, Valjevo and Smederevo providing information on the importance of physical activity, diet and body weight for prevention of breast cancer
Distribution of leaflets on healthy lifestyles, water and apples at public events
In Belgrade, Uzice, Vrnjacka and Banja open-air events promoting a healthy diet and physical activity where trainers from fitness clubs taught light exercises to women and girls that they can practice every day
Dissemination of Breast Health Day materials through ED Serbia’s website and social media channels

Press conference on 15 October to launch Breast Heath Day activities in Serbia. Pictured from left to right, Mrs J. Lukic – member of ED Serbia Executive board, Dr. V. Knjeginjic – Deputy Ministry of Health Republic of Serbia, Dr. V. Jovanovic – Director Institute for Public Health, Dr. A. Jovicevic – Institute for Oncology and Radiology and Dr. J. Jorga, Nutritionist

Public event held in town of Uzice

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovakia in 2018

“Run for healthy breasts” in Bratislava with over 300 runners
Stands with information on mammography screening and the importance of being breast aware
Campaign “Go to mammography, I already went…” to encourage women to go to screening
An art exhibition by breast cancer survivors which took place at St. Elisabeth Oncological Hospital and Preventive Center in Bratislava, with distribution of information leaflets on being breast aware
Presentation on the importance of breast cancer prevention in a multinational company
Appearances on two national TV stations to promote breast cancer awareness

Campaign “Go to mammography, I already went…” in Malacky, Bratislava

”Run for healthy breasts” in Bratislava

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovenia in 2018

“Run and Walk for Hope” to promote healthy lifestyles in 8 cities across Slovenia
On 15 October opening of photo exhibition in Ajdovscina featuring the “Lep je dan-Lovely Day” campaign
“Paint for hope” event in Presern’s Square in Ljubljana where participants painted bike bells that will be given to members of Parliament to highlight the patient’s voice
Series of educational videos for breast cancer awareness, particularly living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of being breast aware

“Run and Walk for Hope” in Nova Gorica

Painted bike bells for Members of Parliament

Breast Health Day Activities in Sweden in 2018

A Zumba and afro aerobics session in Sundesvall to promote the importance of physical activity. The event was attended by women, girls and a few men and the funds raised were donated to the local breast cancer organization

Zumba and afro aerobics session in Sundesvall, Sweden

Breast Health Day Activities in Switzerland in 2018

Bürenlauf (Run) in Bern with 30 breast cancer survivors and best friends promoting awareness in new EUROPA DONNA Switzerland t-shirts
Distribution of leaflets and brochures at an ED Switzerland stand in Bern
Distribution of Breast Health Day leaflets at a department store in Lugano
“A Healthy Lifestyle for your Breast Health” media campaign in Southern Switzerland

“Bürenlauf” run in Bern

#BHD2018 media campaign in Southern Switzerland

Breast Health Day Activities in Tajikistan in 2018

Round Table in the cities of Dushanbe, Khujand, and Khorog on the prevention of breast cancer and the importance of screening, and living a healthy lifestyle
Participants of the Round Table visited a fitness club to get practical advice on being physically active
Information campaign on the importance of early detection in medical centres in Dushanbe, Khujand, and Khorog
Zumba session and sports demonstrations for women with MBC in Dushanbe to stress the importance of physical exercise for quality of life

Zumba for women with MBC in Dushanbe

Sports demonstrations for women with MBC at Rudaki Park in Dushanbe

Breast Health Day Activities in Turkey in 2018

Promotion of Breast Health Day through social media, stressing the importance of physical activity, maintaining a healthy diet and being breast aware

#BHD2018 campaign materials in Turkish

Physical activity reduces the risk of breast cancer and reduces the risk of recurrence.

Breast Health Day Activities in Ukraine in 2018

The “Pink October” Annual Public Information Fair at the Ukrainian Parliament in Kiev. Its aim was to attract attention and to inform MPs, Ukrainian decision-makers, government officials and media representatives on the topics of breast health, breast cancer prevention and the promotion of the European standards in breast cancer screening. This joint initiative between Europa Donna Ukraine / Woman Health & Family Planning Charity Foundation in cooperation with Equal Opportunities Inter-Sectoral Parliament Group was widely covered in national and regional media
Exhibition during the Pink October event with banners stating the current breast cancer statistics for Ukraine
Avon Pink Run that took part within the Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 2018. 1,000 men and women participated to raise funds to purchase mammography equipment for one of the regions in Ukraine

“Pink October” annual Public Information fair. Pictured: Maria Ionova and Svitlana Voitcehovs’ka, MPs, coHeads of Equal Opportunities Inter-Sectoral Parliament Association, Svitlana Zalishchuk, MP, member of Equal Opportunities Inter-Sectoral Parliament Association, Iryna Skorbun, Tetiana Slobodian and Hanna Kostenko, WHFP experts, Galyna Maystruk, Europa Donna National Representative

The female winners of the Avon Pink Run. First place went to – Kateryna Trandafilova

Breast Health Day Activities in Albania in 2017

A “Sports Day” event bringing together families and soccer players to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Sports Day to raise awareness on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Soccer players participating in Sports Day

Breast Health Day Activities in Austria in 2017

“Day of Movement” events throughout Austria to promote a healthy lifestyle through exercise and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Events included Nordic Walking around lakes and alongside rivers and Pink Paddling with the Vienna Pink Dragons

30 women who participated in the “Onko Move” walk in Graz for #BHD2017

Breast Health Day Activities in Croatia in 2017

18th annual Pink Ribbon Day walk through the center of Zagreb with ED Croatia members and local politicians
Information stands in two of the most important shopping centres in Zagreb where participants took part in cooking shows as well as received information on the importance of prevention and early detection

18th Annual Pink Ribbon Day walk in the streets of Zagreb

Members of ED Croatia at one of the information stands promoting Breast Health Day 2017 in Zagreb

Breast Health Day Activities in Czech Republic in 2017

A “We are Swimming the Breaststroke” event in 10 towns, involving 14 patients’ organisations
Distribution of a Czech translation of the Breast Health Day leaflet
An “Apple Day” activity where members of 3 local breast cancer organisations handed out apples– to promote healthy food for a healthy lifestyle and breast cancer prevention
A “Day for Pink Ribbons” where members of a local breast cancer organisation distributed pink ribbons to promote the importance of screening and living a healthy lifestyle to help prevent breast cancer
A “Closely Watched Breasts” event in 48 caffès in 19 cities highlighting the importance of breast cancer prevention and being breast aware
“The Open Door Day” at a yoga center in Prague and “Health Through Tai-chi” event to stress the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

“We Are Swimming Breaststroke” event organized by two local groups in the Czech Republic

Breast Health Day Activities in Finland in 2017

On Breast Health Day, an open lecture on “Tools for healthy life- well planned lifestyle” was held in Helsinki where participants wrote their own “recipe” for adopting a healthy lifestyle. Healthy snacks and fruit were served at the event which was opened by a Member of Parliament

“Tools for healthy life- well planned lifestyle” held on Breast Health Day in Finland

Breast Health Day Activities in France in 2017

“My Pink Moment” event held in a large department store in Paris to raise awareness for the importance of screening
Pink Village event in Place de la République in Paris where participants could listen to lectures on nutrition and participate in physical activities such as Yoga, Zumba, Bollywood dance, and Pilates
Pink walk in Paris
“Ma pause rose- My pink break” events in Paris, Nantes, Lyon and Angers including stands providing information on screening and prevention. Participants engaged in various healthy activities including: walks, runs, Yoga, Zumba, Bollywood dance, and Pilates to raise awareness for breast cancer

Pink Village event in Place de la République

“My Pink Moment” event held in Paris

Breast Health Day Activities in Georgia in 2017

Marathon for Healthy Life in Tbilisi and Batumi to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and to underline the importance for breast cancer awareness
“Pink Week” in an important hotel in Tbilisi where funds raised will be used to support breast cancer research and improving women’s healthcare

Marathon for Healthy Life in Tbilisi and Batumi on the Black Sea coast to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

“Pink Week” to raise funds for ED Georgia and raise awareness on breast cancer

Breast Health Day Activities in Greece in 2017

Distribution of 2017 Breast Health Day leaflet to more than 3000 women in a local shopping center
Participation of doctors and nurses specializing in breast cancer providing tips on prevention and living a healthy lifestyle
Distribution of apples to emphasize the importance of a healthy diet

Handing out BHD leaflet and apples for #BHD2017

ED Greece stand in Athens promoting Breast Health Day

Breast Health Day Activities in Hungary in 2017

“Sunny” breast cancer awareness walk in Nagykanizsa and Martfű
Seminar on prevention in Nagykanizsa stressing the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
Seminar in Martfű attended by the Mayor and members of Parliament covering the importance of early prevention and healthy lifestyles
Bike ride to raise awareness

Europa Donna Day and Breast Cancer Awareness walk in Martfű

Breast Cancer Awareness walk in Nagykanizsa

Breast Health Day Activities in Ireland in 2017

University College Dublin celebrated Breast Health Day 2017 with Zumba classes, hula hoop challenges, nutrition quizzes and an information stands, to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent breast cancer
Celebrations of Breast Health Day 2017 at 30 Family Resource and Community Centres throughout the country. Various activities were held including information sessions and some form of physical activity
“Paint it Pink” event in Ardagh, Co Longford where young girls raised money and distributed Breast Health Day leaflets

A student viewing breast cancer cells through the microscope at the UCD #BHD2017 event

Breast Health Day at UCD Dublin from Left to right: Eithne Cullinan, Europa Donna Ireland; Dr. Fiona Lanigan, BREAST-PREDICT; Dr. Claire Kilty, BREAST-PREDICT

Breast Health Day Activities in Israel in 2017

Issuing press releases with up-to-date statistics on incidence, survival and morbidity rates of the disease in Israel
New public information ads were published on various media channels that encouraged women from the ultra-orthodox population to go to screening for early detection of breast cancer
Social media campaign featuring a short video stressing the importance of early detection
Landmarks Turn Pink 2016 as well as Amaryllis Belladonna Project to raise awareness of breast cancer
“Had I waited, I wouldn’t have been in the picture” campaign to promote the importance of early detection which included a press release and an artistic display of 434 bras representing the number of women diagnosed each month
Annual “Celebrating Life” seminar where hundreds of breast cancer survivors and family members heard from leading breast cancer experts
Harley Davidson ride to promote awareness and the importance of early detection of breast cancer

“Had I waited, I wouldn’t have been in the picture”: campaign aimed at raising awareness of early detection of breast cancer. Photographed by Michal Benedek

An Art Exhibit of 434 bras representing the number of women diagnosed each month in Israel. Photographed by Itzik Rubin

Breast Health Day Activities in Italy in 2017

“Healthy secrets” contest on Facebook inviting people to reveal their secrets for their healthy habits. The best 12 were featured in a 2018 Europa Donna Italy calendar
Public meeting in Chieti to promote breast cancer prevention and bridge the gap that separates the North and South of Italy
Seminar for female employees in a large pharma company in Italy stressing the importance of breast cancer prevention

Breast Health Day Activities in Luxemburg in 2017

15th annual Broschtkriibslaf (Breast Cancer Solidarity Run) and Nordic walking held in the suburbs of Luxembourg , with 2000 people in attendance
Zumba marathon against breast cancer
A cooking class with a professional nutritionist to teach “healthy” cooking
distribution of pink ribbons throughout the main shopping areas to raise awareness for breast cancer

Breast Health Day Activities in Netherlands in 2017

Promotion of Breast Health Day on Facebook encouraging women to take part in the “B-Acteif” programme that takes place throughout the year in order to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle

Breast Health Day Activities in Norway in 2017

Information stands in 50 cities promoting breast cancer awareness
Pink Ribbon race in 6 cities to promote breast awareness
An informational video to raise awareness about living with breast cancer
Special pink ribbon designed by a famous Norwegian artist available throughout Norway

Magne Furuholmen, known from the Norwegian band a-ha, pin design for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Pink Ribbon race

Breast Health Day Activities in Poland in 2017

Promotion and distribution of a Polish edition of this year’s Breast Health Day leaflet and information campaign during pink ribbon runs, in hospitals and conferences to spread BHD information
A press conference in Legnica and Warsaw about the 2017 campaign and Breast Health Day activities
A training conference in Dębica titled “Your health is needed for you and your family”
The Annual Pink March and Zumbathon in Legnica, with distribution of brochures and information on breast cancer prevention
A Health festival in Nowy Sącz, at a shopping center with an ED stand distributing information and promoting early detection
Participation in the conference “Women and Health” in Piła with an ED stand distributing information on prevention
A Pink March of Health in Piła
Meeting with local authorities in Przemyśl to talk about importance of physical activity in the prevention of breast cancer

Zumba Marathon, Legnica. Featured in the centre: Grażyna Majchrzyk, President of the ED Legnica

Pink Ribbon Walk in Legnica From left: Grażyna Majchrzyk, President of ED Legnica, Dorota Czudowska President ED Poland and Oncologist, Dorota Ferfecka, ED Legnica secretary

Breast Health Day Activities in Portugal in 2017

Participation in event at an important medical centre on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle after a breast cancer diagnosis

Breast Health Day Activities in Romania in 2017

17th edition of lighting two modern buildings in Bucharest pink to raise awareness for breast cancer
Round table on breast cancer prevention including lobbying state authorities to set up a national screening programme for breast cancer

Carmen Ungureanu, Corina Pop, Mihaela Geoana, Andreea Esca, Florin Buicu, Marta Niculaie, Ioana Vulcan at the Round Table on “Breast Cancer Prevention-a necessity for Romanian Women’s health”

Globalworth Tower and Alexandra Nechita sculpture she donated for the event

Breast Health Day Activities in Serbia in 2017

“It’s time for Changes” events in Belgrade, Vrnjacka Banja and Uzice which included public lectures on promoting healthy lifestyles for breast health and distribution of leaflets on healthy lifestyles and ED Serbia
In Belgrade, an open-air event promoting a healthy diet and physical activity where nutritionists, a women’s football club and dancing studio were on hand to provide information

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovakia in 2017

An art exhibition by breast cancer survivors which took place at St. Elisabeth Oncological Hospital and Preventive Center in Bratislava, with distribution of information leaflets on living a healthy lifestyle as well as being breast aware
A special event for Breast Health Day held under the auspices of the Mayor of Bratislava and the WHO with presentations on mammography screening in Slovakia as well as a lecture on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle for prevention of breast cancer. Several organizations participated with stands including Nordic walking and music

ED Slovakia volunteer Alžbeta Poláková promoting breast awareness to MEP Mgr. Jana Žitňanská (on the right)

Ing. Terézia Vitková presenting pieces of art made by the lace club Granny, an organisation for breast cancer survivors

Breast Health Day Activities in Slovenia in 2017

On 15 October a EUROPA DONNA stand in Ljubljana’s main square where information materials on maintaining a healthy lifestyle were distributed
“Wrapping trees” event in Zvezda park will connect all generations to think about the importance of healthy living
“Run and Walk for Hope” to promote healthy lifestyles in 6 cities across Slovenia

Breast Health Day Activities in Sweden in 2017

A variety of activities across the 33 local clubs in Sweden, many focusing on physical activity, such as walking races, Zumba sessions and seminars focusing on health and nutrition
Annual award for excellent achievements in breast cancer treatment, care and awareness as well as the award for the Swedish Breast Cancer Nurse of the year

Handing out Fresh Fruit for Breast Health Day 2017

Zumba in one of 33 local clubs in Sweden

Breast Health Day Activities in Switzerland in 2017

A stand in the Lido of Locarno where Breast Health Day flyers and apples were distributed to women of all ages to raise awareness about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle
“A Healthy Lifestyle for your Breast Health” event in a Swiss Gourmet food company
Translation of the Breast Health Day leaflet into three languages

Breast Health Day Activities in Tajikistan in 2017

Workshops in the city of Dushanbe on the prevention of breast cancer and the screening of Europa Donna’s 20th anniversary video in Russian
Free breast screening for over 500 women in the city of Dushanbe, Sogd city and Khorog city
Workshop on the importance of physical activity and eating a healthy diet following a diagnosis in three regions