Palmeiras to wear special patch against Vasco for Pink October campaign | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Palmeiras will play with a special patch on their jersey in support of the Pink October campaign, created to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer and, more recently, cervical cancer.

Palmeiras will face Vasco starting at 7 PM (Brasília time), for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Verdão is in third place in the tournament, with 49 points.

“We, women, need to always be vigilant. It is very important to perform self-exams and try to identify the disease early because it can prevent something worse. Palmeiras has supported the Pink October campaign for a long time and we will continue to do so to raise awareness about this recurring issue in many women's lives,” said Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras.

Palmeiras prepares other special actions for Pink October

In all matches held this month, coach Abel Ferreira will wear a pink ribbon on his shirt on the sidelines. Additionally, some women who have successfully treated the disease or are still in the healing process will enter the field before one of the October matches.

Verdão will also produce a four-part miniseries to be shared on their social media, interviewing specialists and people who have overcome breast cancer, and the Palmeiras Cast, the club's official podcast, will cover the topic in a special episode.

Internally, Palmeiras will organize a lecture on the subject with a specialist for all female employees and athletes of the Alviverde women's soccer team.

Finally, on October 22 and 23, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the traditional Pink October truck will be available again at Allianz Parque for women who want to have a free preventive exam. The action will take place in front of Gate A of the stadium, located on Palestra Itália Street.

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