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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Calendar of Events.

breastcancer30092024PHILIPSBURG:---  The Positive and Elektralyets Foundations are proud to announce the launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024. This October, we invite the community to join us in a series of events aimed at raising awareness, providing support, and encouraging early detection of breast cancer.

Calendar of Events:

  • Oct 3 – 6: Play for the Cure – Still Beautiful Foundation
  • Oct 4: Pink Parade
  • Oct 5: Pink Sunset Sail
  • Oct 18 & 19: SMMC Symposium - Breast Cancer in the Caribbean
  • Oct 20: Bikers for Boobs Bike Rally
  • Oct 24: Support Group Meeting – Special Guest from USA
  • Oct 25: Pink Princess Walk @ 6 PM
  • Oct 26: Women’s Health Day @ St. Maarten Medical Center
  • Oct 27: Colebay Methodist Church Thanksgiving Service

Throughout the month, the Positive and Elektralyets Foundations, in collaboration with St. Maarten Medical Center and several medical clinics, will offer free clinical breast examinations at various medical clinics. Women aged 18 and older are encouraged to take advantage of these services. No appointment is necessary, and the cost of a mammogram will be covered for uninsured individuals who may need one.

Special Event: Pink Parade

We are excited to invite organizations to participate in our annual Pink Parade on October 4, 2024. We encourage everyone to wear pink and join us in this vibrant march to honor those affected by breast cancer. Nonprofit organizations can participate free of charge, while businesses are required to pay a participation fee of USD 500.

  • Date: October 4, 2024
  • Time: 4:30 PM (line up at 4:00 PM)
  • Route: The march will start at the University of St. Martin, head towards the Salt Pickers Roundabout, and follow a route through D A Peterson Street, Hendrikstraat, Frontstreet, Emmaplein, Backstreet, and Soualiga Road, ending at the Little League Baseball Stadium. Participants will be accompanied by brass and drum bands.

The Pink Parade is a tribute to those who have lost their lives to breast cancer, those who have survived, and those who are still fighting. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection and the community’s support in this ongoing battle.

We look forward to your participation and support. For more information or to confirm your participation, please contact:

  • Shelly Alphonso at 580-9658 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Elektra (Mercedes Van Der Waals-Wyatt) at 523-7418 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Together, let’s make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.

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