The Portuguese League Against Cancer will hold on October 10 the first Pink October Run, accompanied by the walk "Small Steps, Big Gestures". The initiative aims to alert the community to the beneficial effects of sport practice.
The event aims to raise awareness about the importance of early cancer diagnosis. The Portuguese League Against Cancer is the entity responsible for organizing this run and walk.
The campaign is integrated into the initiatives of October, traditionally associated with raising awareness about breast cancer. The practice of sport is highlighted as one of the factors with benefits in the prevention and timely detection of the disease.