The run featured distances of 5km, 10km, and 15km along the routes of Celadon Sports & Resort Club in Tan Phu district. The event aimed to raise funds for breast cancer support initiatives and community health programs.
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The event attracts over 4,000 runners. |
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Encouraging athletes along the Pink Run 2024 route |
Ambassadors for the event included Miss Universe Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau and First Runner-up Thao Nhi Le, alongside participating athletes who are either battling with or have recovered from cancer.
Pink Run 2024, organized as part of the Pink Conical Hat Festive Day, is expected provide a morale boost for cancer patients, encouraging them to engage in physical exercise to enhance their health.
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Award ceremony honoring outstanding runners |
The festive day, themed "A Day for My Loved One," attracted thousands who participated in various activities, such as hair donation, free breast cancer screening, and fundraising booths. These activities fostered a supportive environment among patients, doctors, businesses, and individuals committed to raising breast cancer awareness and promoting health protection.
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Hair donation activity at the event |
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Participants receiving free breast cancer screening |
Founded in 2013, the Breast Cancer Network Vietnam has been at the forefront of breast cancer patients’ support. The network has helped raise community awareness via scientific information and practical guidance, contributing to early detection efforts. Additionally, it has established 12 wig libraries and 28 "Pink Hair" salons nationwide and coordinates a peer support group with nearly 6,000 members, including patients, their families, doctors, and health professionals.
Translated by Trung Thanh