This Saturday, October 24th, the Friendly Longe-Côte association organize “Pink October in motion" on the Friar's Bay beach. The 8h30 to 12hThis sporty and friendly morning will combine coastal walking, aquagym and breast cancer screening awareness, with the participation of two midwives.
Combining physical activity and preventionThis is the principle behind this event, organized in partnership with the Territorial Olympic and Sports Committee of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (CTOS SBSM). Elsa Petetin and Magalie Populo, midwiveswill be present to answer questions and raise awareness among participants about the importance of knowing their bodies and identifying any changes.
The goal is to convey simple guidelines around observation and breast self-examinationwithout waiting for an illness to develop. Demonstrations will help people better understand the steps to take at home. Individual consultations may also be offered in a space preserving the privacy of each.
Sports and practical advice
On the sports side, three time slots will be offered to 8:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. and 11 p.m., with some sessions of coastal walking and aquagymParticipants will be able to choose their activity and alternate between the two disciplines, while enjoying awareness time on the beachCelya will also bring nutrition advice after her aquagym sessions. One healthy breakfast will allow us to recharge our batteries and prolong the exchanges.
Open to women of all ages, the morning session is free, but prior registration is required.Participants will be added to a WhatsApp group to receive practical information and their schedules. After the event, a Memo on self-examination as well as Contact details of midwives and gynecologists practicing on the island will be sent to them. Registration is open until Friday, October 23rd at noon, via WhatsApp at +590 690 54 06 06.
