Celebration against breast cancer
Greece Race for the Cure® is a celebration against breast cancer, focused on prevention, life, and moving forward despite challenges.
It takes place every year in Greece, aiming to raise public awareness, empower people living with the disease, and fund programs that improve breast cancer patients’ lives.
Our story
SINCE 1982
Race for the Cure®
Race for the Cure® is the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer.
In 1982, Nancy Brinker launched this global initiative following a promise she made to her sister.
Shortly before her passing, Nancy promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to help find a cure for breast cancer.
Since its beginning in Dallas, Texas, Race for the Cure® has grown into a leading global awareness event, now held in 150 cities and attracting more than one million participants worldwide.
In Europe, Race for the Cure® events are organized with the approval of Think Pink Europe®.
SINCE 2009
Greece Race for the Cure®
With the goal of raising awareness and providing information about breast cancer in Greece, the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” has been organizing the symbolic race and walk Greece Race for the Cure® since 2009.
Today, Greece Race for the Cure® is the second largest Race for the Cure® event in Europe and the largest sporting event with a social cause in Greece.
Each year, women, men, and children come together to stand against breast cancer by taking part in this large, meaningful celebration.
WHAT THE EVENT INCLUDES
Greece Race for the Cure®
5K Race
The competitive part of Greece Race for the Cure®, designed for those who want to challenge themselves and record their performance.
2K Walk
Women, men, children, babies in strollers, even dogs…
Everyone is welcome to take part in a beautiful route in Athens.
Celebration & Health Promotion Activities
Activities for all ages, including exercise sessions, a Health Village, interactive games, a kids’ corner, and many surprises, all coming together to create a vibrant celebration of strength, hope, and solidarity.
Social Impact
Greece Race for the Cure® is the largest sporting event with a social cause in Greece.
Each year, it raises awareness among thousands of people and funds the programs of “Alma Zois” Association for awareness, patient psychosocial care, and patients’ advocacy