Greece Race for the Cure® is a running event against breast cancer, organized in Athens by Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”, in co-operation with the City of Athens Cultural, Sport & Youth Organization (OPANDA), in collaboration with the Organization of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Greece Race for the Cure® takes place the last Sunday of September in Athens. This year, it is held for the 11th year, on Sunday, September 29th, 2019.

Greece Race for the Cure® is now one of the most popular Races for breast cancer awareness in Europe and it is the largest sports event with a social purpose in Greece, bringing together more than 150,000 participants throughout the history of the event. Through the Race for the Cure® we are part of a global initiative to support breast cancer patients, toο. 

Information, awareness and support for women who are under treatment, for women –survivors and for the general population are non-negotiable objectives of the Greece Race for the Cure® and the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”.

This year, for the first time, the Run of Athens joins Greece Race for the Cure® against breast cancer with a route of 10 Km with a timing chip.

The reasons we run

Our goal is to provide information to every woman in Greece about early detection methods and about the right steps that have to be taken – depending on the age – in order to be safe, according to international medical guidelines.

- We run in order to inform every woman in Greece about breast cancer
- We run so that everyone shall hear our voice about the importance of breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis
- We run to demystify breast cancer
- We run to defeat fear and prejudice
- We run to improve the quality of life and the rights of women with breast cancer
- We run to support women with breast cancer and their families
- We run to save lives
- We run to honor the women who are no longer close to us
- We run the road against breast cancer

Programs funded by 10th Greece Race for the Cure®

- Helpline for breast cancer patients
- Βeauty techniques and nutrition tips for breast cancer patients during therapy
- Legal Counseling Program
- Genetic Counseling and testing
- Group Therapy & Wellness programs
- Τraining program for Healthcare Professionals in Communication Skills with Oncological patients
- Scientific Research Grand for breast cancer in Greece (in psycho-oncology)
- Breast cancer Workplace awareness program
- Breast Cancer Awareness Program – Clinical Breast Exams for 20-39 y.o. women
- Breast Cancer Awareness Program in 5 areas in Greece with limited access to healthcare services

Registration fee: The registration fee is 6€/person for 2km walk and 8€/person for runners’ registration with a timing chip.

You can register your participation HERE

All Registrations close on Monday, September 23th 2019.

For the 2Km walk you can also register at kiosks around Athens:

1/9/2019 – 23/9/2019 Monday- Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00

Hard Rock Café Athens (52 Adrianou Str., Monastirion, Athens)

9/9/2019 – 21/9/2019 Monday- Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00

The Mall Athens (35 A. Papandreou, Amaroussion)
Hondos Center Ermou (39 Ermou, Sintagma)
Athens Metro Mall (276 Vouliagmenis, Aghios Dimitrios)

With each registration you will receive the collector’s T-shirt of the Race!

Race kit pick up:

For online registration: 68, 3rd September Str., Athens, 2/9/2019 – 26/9/2018, Monday – Friday 10.00am – 18.00p.m.

 

The first babies to ever watch the show are now young children. They can walk, talk and run. In the meantime, more babies came into this world and the team behind "I am hatching" are ready to welcome on the orange carpet and the fluffy cushions that’s going to be the kicking off for a fifth year on the stage of Avaton theatre, on Saturday, October 12.

 

On this show the viewers breastfeed, maybe they haven’t even said their first word or they can’t stand on their own. However, they can listen, touch, feel, express joy and discontent without a second thought. They are the most demanding audience of this world! They worth giving everything to please them. That’s what the team of " I am hatching " are planning to do for a fifth year, with some old and new collaborators, through a specially designed show for infants from 4 to 18 months.

This really young audience will travel in a fairytale land with Lefteris’s invaluable help and the newborn pigeon that flutters its wings for the first time, ready to explore and find happiness and love.

The show will last forty-five minutes during which babies and parents will share a unique interactive experience. The experienced performers create a safe environment for the babies by employing precise visual stimulus such as shapes, sounds, music, colors and of course movement, so they can entertain the young audience and also stimulate their senses. Increasing their attention, stimulating their imagination, helping them to interact with the environment and with their new “home” that is incredibly magical and definitely more complex than the belly of their mother.

Every Saturday at 10:30, 12:00 and 13:30

Duration: 45 minutes

Tickets prices: 15 euros for a parent with a child, 5 euros for every extra adult

Booking necessary before arrival on 210 3412689, 6942703702

The Municipality of Trikala has recently got the first school canteen where snacks are nutrient-rich and their ingredients sourced from small local producers.

 

The canteen at the 6th Primary School of Trikala aims to pave the way for better nutritional habits–inside and out of the schools–by encouraging the use of local organic food products.

 

The Deputy Mayor of Trikala, Mr. Akis Anastasiou, said that joining the 'BioCanteens: Sustainable School Meals For Green And Healthy Local Food Systems' program is both great for our children's nutrition and local economies.

 

It is worth noting that at the same school food waste will be turned into electricity that will cover part of the energy needs of the school. According to Mr. Anastasiou, the food that would otherwise go to waste will end up in a small energy production plant. There, with a safe and odor-free process, it will be turned into the energy required to illuminate the school's surroundings!

 

Once more, the pioneering town of Trikala, embarks on a remarkable journey towards better nutritional and environmental practices and the municipality officials aim to integrate the program to every school in the town.

The largest food festival in the city returns for the 5th year in a brand new space of O.A.K.A Olympic Stadium in Maroussi.

Some of the most renowned restaurants and burger houses of Greece will be present, empowering our philosophy and passion for excellent food and music! 

Guests will have the chance to taste exotic flavors, enjoy traditional juicy burgers and refreshing premium beers!

Here is a guide on how to make the most out of this year's Burger Fest:

- Step 1. Choose the day you want to visit the festival
- Step 2. Choose the time you would like to visit the festival.
- Step 3. Choose the available time slot in which you want to book your place or table with your friends. 
- Step 4. After selecting the available zone and the time you want to visit click "Book" and secure your place or table!

*All tickets include a beer or soft drink.


Event Schedule:

Friday 1/10

20: 00-21: 00 Double Impact with Angelos Spiliopoulos - Elias Foundouli and guest Spilio Floro
21: 15-22: 45 Logopaignia Fright Night presentation by Ilias Foundoulis, with Angelos Spiliopoulos - Spilio Floro - Costa Kryo - Odysseas Denise Orem

Saturday 2/10

17:00 - 21:00 Phunk Sinatra
21:00 - 22:30 Bejeezus
22:45 - 00:30 Tonis Sfinos

Sunday 3/10

17:00 - 21:00 Constantine Kalfakakos
21:00 - 22:30 Rsn & The Electric Quartet ft. Mc Yinka
22:45 - 00:30 INCO

Friday 8/10

20: 00-21: 00 ROU TO LET with Paris Roupo - Giannis Rousso and guest Konstantinos Bouras Baimakos
21: 15-22: 45 Logopaignia Fright Night presentation by Elias Foundoulis, with
Paris Roupo - Giannis Rousso - Angelos Kyriakidis - Konstantinos Bouras Baimakos
22:45 - 00:30 Street Outdoors

Saturday 9/10

17:00 - 21:00 Sin & Soul by Mitch Darkstar
21:00 - 22:30 Blend Mishkin & Roots Evolution ft. Sugahspank & BnC
22:45 - 00:30 Eisvoleas Full Band

Sunday 10/10

17:00 - 21:00 Dj Snatch
21:00 - 22:30 Jaguar Bombs
22:45 - 00:30 Wedding Singers

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