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The “Steps that Save” Solidarity Walk took place this Sunday morning (24), in Rio Branco, in support of the fight against childhood cancer. The initiative brought together the community with the aim of providing guidance on preventing the disease.
Solidarity Walk to combat cancer. Photo: Ascom
According to the organization, the event, which seeks to engage the population about the cause, highlights unity, solidarity, health and essential information for those going through difficult times.
The event took place simultaneously throughout Brazil and aims to raise awareness about essential care for preventing childhood cancer.
Initiative carried out by Hospital do Amor, brought together the community and aims to provide guidance on disease prevention. Photo: Reproduction
In the capital of Acre, it was attended by doctors, businesspeople, students and the general population, who participated in the sale of t-shirts, to raise funds to support patients undergoing treatment for the disease at Hospital do Amor. The walk started at 9 am with concentration in Tucumã Park.
“This is a beautiful initiative by Hospital do Amor and it is much more than an event, it is a way of showing that, together, we can raise awareness, warn and defeat cancer, promoting awareness about the importance of prevention and early diagnosis”, says publicist Irineia Barbosa, volunteer and godmother of the initiative.
Union, solidarity, health and information are part of the objective of the event. Photo: Reproduction
About cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA), cancer is one of the main causes of death in Brazil and the world. Prevention, early diagnosis and access to treatment are essential to saving lives.
Want to know more and help fight cancer? Contact Hospital do Amor, on the telephone number 68) 3213-5500.
