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Octobre Rose Local Drives Conclude With Big Cheques, Sérignan-du-Comtat Tops €57,291

Communities route proceeds to the Ligue contre le cancer through inclusive events that couple donations with screening education.

Overview

  • Sérignan-du-Comtat delivered €57,291 to the Ligue contre le cancer after a record Octobre Rose day that drew about 2,900 participants, up from €39,194 last year.
  • Organisers in Sérignan-du-Comtat highlighted a simple, open format with voluntary giving, with 100% of donations directed to the Ligue.
  • Trèbes handed €6,905 to the Aude branch during a ceremony attended by president Michel Grand, following a town-wide mobilisation across sports, sales and a charity theatre performance.
  • Loriol-du-Comtat contributed €258 to the Vaucluse branch and provided 17 heart-shaped pain-relief cushions sewn by members of L’Atelier for breast cancer patients.
  • Awareness remained central across events, with health information sessions promoting early screening in Trèbes and self-examination know-how supported by local pharmacy staff in Loriol-du-Comtat.