Benalmádena

Benalmádena celebrates Breast Cancer Month with a charity picnic and information stands

Topics Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC)

The AECC of Benalmádena is organising in October a charity picnic, information stands, an informative session and the pink lighting of municipal spaces to raise awareness about breast cancer.

FJCG · Published on October 14, 2026 at 16:45

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) of Benalmádena has presented the activities for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which will take place during October with the aim of raising public awareness, encouraging citizen participation and strengthening support for those affected and their families.

Charity picnic in the Parque de la Paloma

The Charity Picnic will be held on Sunday, October 18 in the Parque de la Paloma, between 10:00 and 16:00. The day will include a walk of approximately 1,200 metres inside the park, of a recreational and non-competitive nature, as well as children's workshops, physical exercise activities and music. Registration costs 8 euros and includes a free T-shirt. The activity is open to people of all ages.

Information stands on World Day

On Monday, October 19, World Breast Cancer Day, information stands will be set up at the Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional and in front of the Casa de la Cultura de Arroyo de la Miel. At these points, information will be offered about the disease, its risk factors and the importance of early detection.

Pink lighting and discussion

The association has asked the Ayuntamiento that, between Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18, various municipal spaces be lit in pink, including buildings, roundabouts and fountains in the municipality. To close, on Tuesday, October 20 at 17:00 the discussion «Mucho más que un diagnóstico: vivir y cuidarse tras el cáncer de mama» will be held in the assembly hall of the Hospital Vithas Xanit Internacional. It will feature doctor Antonio Rueda, medical oncologist; doctor Fran Fernández, surgeon; Greta Capitanio, physiotherapist; and Ailen Jimena, nutritionist. The session will be moderated by Luisa Pedrero, psycho-oncologist.

Information and registration

Entry to the discussion is free. For more information about the activities you can call 695 227 973. Registration for the charity picnic costs 8 euros and includes a T-shirt. The president of the local board of the AECC, Alfredo Herrera, and the councillor for Bienestar Social, Áurea Peralta, presented the programme. Peralta conveyed the Ayuntamiento's support for the association's work and highlighted the importance of collaboration between administrations and social organisations.