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The SOS Cárdio Hospital, in Florianópolis, is promoting this Saturday (3) the 1st Walk for LifeThis initiative from the Oncology Department combines physical activity, health, and awareness about cancer prevention. The event starts at 8 am at Bolsão da Casan, on Beira-Mar Norte.
Participants will be able to choose between one 3 kilometer walk and a 5-kilometer training runThere will also be functional training for those who do not participate in the two modalities. The program is open to cancer patients, family members, healthcare professionals, staff, partners, and the community.
The initiative aims to reinforce the importance of physical activity and healthy habits in disease prevention, as well as create a space for meeting and support for people who are experiencing or have experienced cancer treatment. The event takes place at the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), but the proposal goes beyond the campaign and addresses ongoing health care.
The program begins at 8:00 AM with reception and instructions. The official opening will be at 8:30 AM, followed by a group warm-up. At 9:00 AM, the walk and training run will start. There will also be activities for team building, hydration, nutrition, and music with a DJ. At 10:30 AM, there will be a drawing for registrations for the Jurerê Marathon | SOS Cárdio Hospital. The event is scheduled to end at 11:00 AM.
Start: 03/10/2026 08:00
End: 03/10/2026 11:00
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