Also this year, the FS Group is confirmed as one of the major supporters of Race for the Cure, the largest demonstration for the fight against breast cancer in Italy and in the world. The event is also promoted through the on-board monitors on Trenitalia's Frecce and regional trains and on the Group's media channels. Furthermore, an internal communication campaign invites employees to join the FS team, or to make a donation to support the activities of the Susan G. Komen Italia Association, organizer of the event.
In fact, for ten years now, the women and men of the Group have been participating in the charity run, contributing to fundraising. For nine consecutive years the FS team was among the most numerous, so much so that in 2021 it received a commemorative plaque for the precious contribution of all those who made a donation, ranking as the first donor with around 20 thousand euros raised.
In the first stage of the 2022 edition, which will take place in Rome at the Circus Maximus from 5 to 8 May, the "FS Prize for scientific research" will be awarded to two female researchers engaged in the fight against breast cancer.
“The FS Italiane Group has chosen to support this initiative with enthusiasm, a virtuous example of how companies can contribute positively to the dissemination of the culture of prevention,” he declared. Luca Torchia, chief communication officer of FS Italiane –. The protection of well-being and health, starting with that of colleagues in the FS Group, is in fact part of our corporate culture and is a founding principle of FS's social and industrial identity”.
Race for the Cure 2022: objectives and milestones
The Race for the Cure 2022 and the Health Villages are back in seven cities with the aim of demonstrating the importance of prevention, promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising funds to carry out research projects and support women living in experience of breast cancer.
After Rome, the demonstration will come to Bari (May 13-15), Napoli (May 20-22), Bologna (16-18 September), Brescia (23-25 September), Matera (September 30-October 2) e Pescara (October 7-9). The Health Villages will offer free breast, gynecological and other pathologies prevalent in women screenings and will host free fitness, sport, healthy eating and psychological well-being workshops.
