Octobre Rose à Marseille : sensibilisation et prévention du cancer du sein

Throughout October 2026, Marseille is joining the Octobre Rose campaign, launched by SOS Cancer du sein. The program includes lighting the Palais du Pharo pink from September 29 to October 15, charity regattas departing from the Vieux-Port on Sunday, October 11, and a Village Santé at Frais-Vallon on October 21 and 22. These free events are open to everyone and focus on prevention and screening. Octobre Rose comes to Marseille for a month of breast cancer awareness Every October, the Octobre Rose campaign brings associations, institutions, and citizens together around a major public health issue: the fight against breast cancer. In 2026, the City of Marseille is renewing its commitment as an official partner of this initiative led by SOS Cancer du sein. At the heart of the campaign: providing information, raising awareness, and encouraging early screening, since 60% of breast cancers are detected at an early stage, a decisive factor in the chances of recovery. The figures underscore the urgency of action: 62,214 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in France in 2023, and 20,000 of them could have been prevented. Against this backdrop, Marseille is organizing several events across the city, designed to reach as many people as possible. Festivals and events in Marseille regularly contribute to this kind of civic awareness, and Octobre Rose is one of its most unifying expressions. In the Bouches-du-Rhône department, the campaign takes on symbolic significance starting September 29, when the Palais du Pharo, an emblematic monument of the Phocaean city, is illuminated in pink until October 15. This striking, visible gesture aims to make the campaign part of Marseille's public spaces and remind passersby of the importance of screening. Sporting and medical events for all women of Marseille One of the program's highlights, the “Rose” Regattas are a special event. Organized for several years by the Cercle Nautique et Touristique du Lacydon (CNTL), they take place on Sunday, October 11, departing from the Vieux-Port. This charity event is for women affected by breast or gynecological cancer, whether they are undergoing treatment, rebuilding their lives, or in remission, as well as healthcare professionals involved in their care. No sailing experience is required to take part. The day's schedule is as follows: 9am: meet at the CNTL, quai Marcel Pagnol (7th arrondissement) 11am: regatta departs to sea (please bring your lunch) 4pm: return Registration is required at soscancerdusein.org, as places are limited. For questions, you can contact the organizers at 07 82 97 02 06 or by email at contact@soscancerdusein.org. On October 21 and 22, the Marseille Village Santé at Frais-Vallon opens its doors free of charge. It's an opportunity to meet healthcare professionals, get a personalized assessment, and receive tailored prevention advice. This event is part of a broader range of municipal services, including the International Vaccination Center, Sport Santé Séniors, and the Maison Sport Santé, all available to the public year-round. Octobre Rose prices in Marseille All events organized as part of Octobre Rose in Marseille, whether the “Rose” Regattas departing from the Vieux-Port or the Marseille Village Santé at Frais-Vallon, are free of charge. They are designed to be accessible so that as many women as possible can take part and benefit from these prevention initiatives.