In Sunday, October 20, we invite you to participate in the Women's Run 2024, organized by the Ełk Amazon Association and the Ełk City Hall. The event, which will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Education Center aims to promote breast cancer prevention as part of the "Pink October".

This year's The slogan of the run – "I don't boob with cancer! I'm examining my breasts!" – is to return attention to the need for regular examinations and early detection of diseases Cancer.

In Women's Run can be taken by anyone, regardless of age and gender. Route from 1.8 km to 5.4 km can be covered at any pace – running, walking or march. The event will be accompanied by free health consultations and meeting with members of the Ełk Amazon Association.

Entries will start at 9:20 a.m. and will last until 9:50 a.m., and the start is scheduled for is at 10:00 a.m. After the end of the run, at 11:00 a.m., the participants will be A bonfire, further consultations and a gift draw are waiting. So it's worth taking even if you do not plan to run, to take advantage of the opportunity to free health advice.

October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Course Women's Day is part of the celebration of the European Breast Cancer Day, which falls on October 15. October, known as "Pink October", is Around the world, a month dedicated to raising awareness of cancer Breast. The aim of the campaign is to promote prevention and oncological vigilance, especially among women over 50, who are most at risk of to get sick.

Worth remind that in Ełk there is a Mammography Laboratory at the "Pro-Medica" Hospital, implementing the National Program for Early Detection of Breast Cancer. Program It is aimed at women aged 45-74. Registration for the study takes place Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by calling 87 621-97-30.