September 29, 2019 – Croatia and Split are thinking pink, as they join the world’s largest fundraising event for breast cancer for the first time – Race for the Cure.
Dalmacija Danaas writes that Split lit up in pink on Saturday evening, from the southern part of Diocletian’s Palace to the Riva and its palm trees, Peristyle, the HNK facade, and the City Administration building. Namely, pink is the color of the humanitarian action THINK PINK, which is being held in Croatia for the first time this year and thus, Split.
The first day of action, which took place on Saturday, produced excellent results. Not only was the attendance and interest of people above all expectations, but all the T-shirts available were sold for humanitarian purposes.
The event is organized by the County Cancer League of Split, which has been diligently and selflessly working to prevent and reduce cancer mortality for more than half a century.
On Sunday, September 29th, according to the protocol of the European Think Pink organization, the action begins at 9:45 with the performance of the HRM orchestra and the KUD of Split Majorettes. The ‘Race for the Cure’ starts promptly at 11 am, when Split Mayor Andro Krstulovic Opara will lead the runners. Those walking will be led by Split-Dalmatia County prefect Blazenko Boban. Recall, the Race for the Cure consists of a series of 5K runs and fitness walks to raise money for breast cancer, raise awareness, celebrate breast cancer survivors and remember those who are no longer here.
Antonia Dora Pleško will lead the entertainment portion of the program, and five hundred pink balloons will be released into the sky in memory of those who are no longer with us.
Everyone is welcome to join on Sunday, September 29th at 11 am for the Think Pink Race for the Cure.
Watch Split transform into a pink wonderland thanks to local photographer Maja Prgomet.
All photos by Maja Prgomet
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