EFDN Members get active for Breast Cancer Awareness

EFDN Members get active for Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Many EFDN Members recognised the relevance of this month and organised awareness campaigns, events or initiatives. Below, we have collected amazing best practice examples that will hopefully spread the urgent campaign and support further research.

OFI CRETE FC

For a third year in a row, OFI Crete FC paid special attention to Breast Cancer Awareness and stands next to women who battle against breast cancer, organizing a campaign called “We are all in the same team”, to raise awareness on breast cancer and highlight the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

In the home match against PAS Lamia (24/10/2021), OFI gave access to the stadium to every woman, who is interested, with a symbolic ticket price of 3 euros. All the money raised from the tickets will be given to the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”.

In collaboration with a local Diagnostic Center and sponsor of the team, “Asklipios Diagnosis”, the club offers the opportunity to 15 women to undergo a free clinical breast examination.

In addition to the above, the club are planned a live session that was be broadcasted on their official YouTube channel and social media, on Friday 22^nd October, in which two doctors and three breast cancer survivors (Victoria Hislop, author – Maria Polyzou, athlete – Marilou Repapi, journalist), will share their knowledge and experiences.

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN FOUNDATION

Paris Saint- Germain has produced a video to demonstrate how to regularly check for symptoms and signs. The team also played with a special ball with small lumps, divots and spongy parts, symptoms of breast cancer, to raise awareness and to provide tips on how often people should check their own body for symptoms.

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GNK Dinamo Zagreb

Before the match against NK Slaven Belupo, GNK Dinamo raised awareness for breast cancer and preventative care for women and girls.

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FC Basel 1893

Every year there are 6200 new cases of breast cancer in women and about 50 in men in Switzerland. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, FC Basel 1893 women displayed their matchday graphics in pink to raise awareness of the importance of prevention, early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Now we are at the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and the club is once again bringing the topic into focus with the auction of four exclusive FCB breast cancer shirts. The proceeds will go entirely to the breast cancer screening programme of the Basel Cancer League. As part of the programme, all women residents in the canton of Basel-Stadt and cross-border commuters between the ages of 50 and 74 are invited every two years to undergo a breast X-ray examination (mammography).

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Derby County Community Trust

Active Recovery was launched in 2017 in partnership between Derby County Community Trust and the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust. It aims to support those who have undergone cancer treatment to regain confidence, fitness and strength which can all be affected by chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Weekly sessions take place across Derby and are free (for 12 months) to anyone in the five years following their treatment. Activities vary and are planned to target key areas affected by certain cancers. All staff who deliver on the programme are trained at a minimum of Level 4 Cancer Rehabilitation meaning they can provide advice on other aspects of recovery, including health eating and fatigue. Individuals are welcome to make self-referrals using the form below or organisations can also submit referrals on behalf of patients.