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Pink Ribbon Monaco

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Pink Ribbon Monaco is a non-profit organisation based in the Principality of Monaco that promotes breast cancer awareness and early detection. Founded in 2011, the organisation engages in bilingual outreach in both French and English and has conducted campaigns directed toward Monaco’s Anglophone population.

Activities

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Pink Ribbon Monaco organises annual awareness events including public walks and illumination of Monaco landmarks such as the Casino de Monte-Carlo. These events are held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to encourage early detection and public engagement.

In 2019, actress Jodie Foster attended a Pink Ribbon Monaco event under the high patronage of [[Prince Albert of Monaco]]. Foster was publicly recognised for her commitment to breast cancer awareness efforts."Le prince Albert II distingue Jodie Foster pour son engagement contre le cancer du sein". Paris Match. 2019.

The organisation also supports medical research at the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace in Monaco, including funding for lobular breast cancer detection studies.

International and Public Representation

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In 2018, Pink Ribbon Monaco’s founder represented the Principality of Monaco at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62), participating in the official session on gender and rural development."ONU: Monaco participe aux travaux de la 62ème session de la Commission de la condition de la femme". Government of Monaco. 2018.

Leadership and Recognition

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The organisation was founded by Natasha Frost Savio, who continues to serve as its president. In 2022, she was awarded the Order of Saint Charles by Albert II, Prince of Monaco for her charitable work."Ordre de Saint-Charles, Ordre des Grimaldi, médailles d'honneur et du mérite : les médaillés partagent leur joie sur les réseaux sociaux". Monaco Tribune. 2022.

Since 2019, Princess Charlene of Monaco has served as Honorary President.

Media Coverage

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Media coverage of the organisation and its activities includes:

See also

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