-Since 2009-

GREECE RACE FOR THE CURE®
THE EXPERIENCE

RACE

Against breast cancer

SUPPORT

For breast cancer patients

CELEBRATION

For breast cancer survivors

HONOUR

To those that are no longer with us

AWARENESS

For every woman

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the Zappeion courtyard, the streets of Athens and every corner of Greece were filled with thousands of people who participated in the Greece Race for the Cure® and celebrated with us the 15th anniversary of the event.

The response of the people was overwhelming.

44,000 people spread the message that TOGETHER we are stronger than breast cancer.

2022

For yet another year, WE WERE STRONGER TOGETHER against breast cancer!

32 thousand people were present for another year in the fight against breast cancer, filling the streets of Athens and Greece, as well as the internet with strength, hope and optimism, proving that “TOGETHER” has power and substance in the fight against breast cancer!

#RFTC2021

20,000  participants joined their forces online proving that, despite social distancing, together we are stronger than breast cancer!

With your support, for the 2nd consecutive year, the Digital Greece Race for the Cure® was the largest online Race for the Cure® event in Europe.

#RFTC2020

3 days, 30 Race for the Cure® events, 22 European countries, thousands of participants across Europe, one cause: the fight against breast cancer

Digital Greece Race for the Cure® gathered the most entries across Europe, making it the largest Race for the Cure® digital event.

2019

40.000 and… we go on against breast cancer!

Today, together we give a message of strength to every woman with breast cancer but also to each one of us that we go on regardless the circumstances. 

11 years now, together, through Greece Race for the Cure®, we are implementing programs that increase early diagnosis, improve patients’ quality of life and support scientific research in Greece.

Our goal: a world without deaths from breast cancer!

2018

40,000 participants against breast cancer!

 

Today it turns out we overcome the difficulties and we are here, fighting and strong until breast cancer becomes a past. 

We continue “running” throughout the year with support and information programs, expand our activities by investing in scientific research and meeting healthcare needs.

 

2017

36651 participants run, celebrated, supported the race against breast cancer.

Together, we have been able to talk openly about breast cancer, not to be afraid of it, to increase early diagnosis in Greece, and to make this race the second largest Race for the Cure® in the world.

 

This day is a feast for all of us.

2016

 30.845 participants against breast cancer

Women with pink t-shirts (survivors) are not just the pink color we wear. 

We are more than pink.

2015

25.000 runners and walkers

Despite the difficulties and the economic situation in Greece, more people joined the race against breast cancer.

2014

More than 17.000 participants

If breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage it may have up to 96% chance of complete healing. The organization of Greece Race for the Cure® is the most important way to promote early diagnosis.

2013

15.000 participants in Greece Race for the Cure®

We want to honor women who have lost or won the battle against the disease and to inform the world about breast cancer and methods of early diagnosis.

2012

13.000 participants

Men, women and children of all ages with a common goal of contributing to the global battle against breast cancer.

2011

More than 11.000 participants against breast cancer

Every life is important. We will do everything we can until we find treatments that will put an end to this disease!

2010

8.000 people run with Alma Zois in Zappeion

Together we fight against breast cancer!

 

2009

First Greece Race for the Cure®!

 

5.124 people run for the first time in Greece with Alma Zois

The US Organization Susan G. Komen is in contact with the Pan-Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma of Life” and the first race Greece Race for the Cure® is a reality!