The National District Mayor’s Office lit up all the monuments of the capital in pink this Friday at the same time, since Pavilion of Nations, the Town Hall, the Fray Antonio de Montesino Monument and the Female Obeliskto raise awareness and support the month of awareness raising against him breast cancer.
According to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, among the emotional testimonies of the surviving women breast cancerthis ignition act was developed, led by the mayor Carolina Mejia; Deputy Mayor Stalin Alcántara; the president of the Volunteers of Banreservas, Noelia García de Pereyra and Geanilda Vásquez.
The October 19 It is recognized around the world as the day when all voices unite against this disease and an appeal is raised awareness raising and its visibility as a mechanism to create awareness of the importance of follow-up visits, self-examination and also of support for the women they are facing breast cancer.
In this October, the National District Mayor’s Office has developed talks and conferences awareness raising about the disease.
“Tonight is very special because we remember my mother and in her that we are fighters and we are pink. Please take care of yourself, control yourself, look at yourself, because you are important because you are courageous and precious. We will all unite to generate the necessary strength for everyone to receive the message “, This was shared by Mayor Carolina Mejía, who at the end of her speech created the official lighting of the Pavilion of Nations.
The event included a musical presentation of the National District Fire Brigade Music Band.
Among the participants there was also an important representation of organizations dedicated to promoting the fight against this disease, such as the president of the Solidarity Women Survivors Association of breast cancer, Norka Diaz; and with its board members. In addition, more than 20 survivors of breast cancer.
