Thousands of people took part in the 18th annual breast cancer awareness event in central Athens, promoting prevention, early detection, solidarity and support for women facing the disease

One Sunday each year, thousands gather in Athens to send a message of solidarity and hope. TO BHMA International Edition speaks with Paraskevi Michalopoulou, president of the Organizing Committee, about the meaning and impact of Greece’s Race for the Cure

In addition to gatherings scheduled for today at 6:30 pm across Greece, solidarity events are also planned abroad, including in Cyprus, New York (at the Greek Consulate), and Reykjavik, Iceland

Greece’s largest sporting event for a good cause brings traffic restrictions to central Athens, with key roads including Vasilissis Amalias, Syngrou, and Vasilissis Sofias closed until 13:00

Thousands expected at Greece’s largest breast cancer awareness event. Road closures planned in Athens this weekend.

This year's Race for the Cure Athens takes place on Sept. 28 and aims to unite thousands in the fight against breast cancer.

The traffic regulations are related to the Race for the Cure event, to be held in the center of Athens this Sunday.

The annual ‘Greece Race for the Cure’ raising funds for breast cancer research is fully booked with two runs set for Sunday, Sept. 29.