Over the weekend, Monaco Life joined hundreds of other Pink Ribbon Monaco friends and supporters, from members of the public to town hall officials, at the charity’s annual Pink Ribbon Walk.
Taking place on Sunday 9th February, the 13th edition of the walk coincided with Monaco Run 2025. This pairing has become a popular fixture on the Principality’s winter sporting calendar by offering a different event or course for everyone, regardless of ability.
The Pink Ribbon Walk itself follows a leisurely five-kilometre route around Monaco, passing notable landmarks such as the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral of Monaco, the Oceanographic Museum and the terraces of the Casino de Monte-Carlo. The event, organised in partnership with the Monegasque Athletics Federation (FMA), aims to encourage regular screenings and promote early diagnosis.
Among those who assembled at the start line alongside Natasha Frost, the founder and president of Pink Ribbon Monaco, were Nada Lorenzi and Nathalie Vaccarezza, both councillors with the Mairie de Monaco. There were also countless families and friends of breast cancer sufferers, as well as a strong contingent of survivors.
Participants dressed in pink or incorporated pink elements into their outfits, creating a sea of colour along the route. Spirits were high as walkers made their way through Monaco, with many exchanging words of encouragement and solidarity. Some even brought their pets along, dressed in pink accessories such as bandanas, ribbons or coats to show their support for the cause.
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Unlike typical races, participants did not wear numbered bibs, but instead wrote personal messages of support or tribute to those affected by breast cancer. Raffle tickets were available for purchase at €10 for three, with funds raised from this year’s walk set to go towards a study in Monaco focused on the early detection of lobular breast cancer.
Speaking to Monaco Info after the event, Frost said, “It’s a cause that unites, and it’s important for everyone—women, children and men. We focus on breast cancer, but also on all cancers. Awareness is key because the sooner you find out about it, the more treatable it is.”
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