🏃 Health · November 2023 · Akanda
Marathon Bleu — Run against cancer
"Get screened to live": a charity run to break the taboo around male cancers.
1stedition
25 Nov. 2023Akanda, Gabon
SDG 3Health & well-being
Malecancers
The context
Male cancers, such as prostate cancer, remain surrounded by taboos and are often detected too late. NZILA Leaders has chosen sport as a driver of awareness: moving together to talk about prevention and encourage early screening, which saves lives.
Our goals
- Raise awareness of early screening for male cancers.
- Promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.
- Bring the community together around a festive moment of solidarity.
What we have achieved
The 1st edition of the Marathon Bleu took place in Akanda on 25 November 2023: a fitness session, a marathon and screening-awareness activities. A festive gathering in a spirit of solidarity, set to become an annual highlight in the prevention of men's health.
Proof in pictures
The event in pictures
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Support the next edition
Your donation funds the logistics, medical screening equipment and awareness efforts. You can also join the volunteer team.