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Belgium Turns Pink Against Breast Cancer: Municipalities Across the Country Are Joining Forces with Pink Ribbon

On September 30, the eve of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, town halls and other iconic buildings across Belgium will be lit up in pink. More than 80 municipalities are participating in Pink Illumination, an awareness-raising initiative by Pink Ribbon. Together, they aim to raise visible awareness of breast cancer and send a powerful message of solidarity to everyone affected by the disease.

International Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins on October 1. Through its “Stronger Together” campaign, Pink Ribbon highlights the importance of awareness, solidarity, and early detection. After all, breast cancer never affects just one person. A diagnosis also impacts partners, family, friends, coworkers, and others who are close to the person diagnosed.

[XX] municipalities in [PROVINCE] are colored pink

In [PROVINCE], too, Pink Illumination will have a strong local presence. On September 30, the following municipalities will light up their town halls or other recognizable buildings in pink: [LIST OF MUNICIPALITIES].

More than 80 municipalities are joining forces to paint Belgium pink

From Flanders to Wallonia, more than 80 municipalities are heeding the call from Pink Ribbon. The pink lighting is more than just a symbolic gesture: it represents solidarity with everyone who is living with breast cancer today, has overcome the disease, or is supporting someone close to them.

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men can also develop the disease: approximately 1 in 1,000 men will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. Behind every statistic lies the story of a patient, but also that of a partner, parent, child, friend, colleague, or neighbor.

With “Stronger Together,” Pink Ribbon aims to emphasize that no one has to face this alone. At the same time, knowledge about breast cancer and early detection remains essential. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the more effectively it can be treated.

From Brussels to the rest of Belgium

Station Europe in Brussels is also part of Pink Illumination, giving the campaign a European dimension. The European Parliament is supporting the initiative by lighting up the building in pink at the start of International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Stronger Together

With "Pink Illumination," Pink Ribbon aims to foster conversation about breast cancer during International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and highlight the importance of awareness, solidarity, and early detection.

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