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Health · Funchal · 15 October 2026

Funchal Marks Pink October with Human Chain at Heliport

Funchal's Porto Heliport hosts the "Ties of Memory, Human Chain" initiative today to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

Funchal Marks Pink October with Human Chain at Heliport

Funchal's Porto Heliport is hosting the "Ties of Memory, Human Chain" initiative today, October 15th. The event is part of the Pink October commemorations, dedicated to the prevention and fight against breast cancer.

Organized by the Madeira Regional Nucleus of the Portuguese League Against Cancer and supported by the Funchal City Council, the initiative aims to bring the community together in a symbolic gesture of solidarity and hope. It honors those who have faced the disease and supports those still battling cancer.

The organization invites the public to participate in forming a human chain, reinforcing the message that no one should face the disease alone. The action also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and support for cancer patients.

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