We started this event last year because it seemed important to us that, as part of the prevention of Pink October, we have an event that allows us to hear from experts but also from people who have gone through cancer.
2nd edition of the International "Sport & Health" Conference in the city of Les Mureaux, France
Sport is one of the best ways to combat cancer that’s why for a second year in a row in partnership with the city of Les Mureaux, the Sports & Health Conference opened its 2022 edition! The event took place on October 21st as part of Pink Week at the Pôle Molière, a unique place that makes the city of Les Mureaux an innovative place in terms of support in the educational and civic journey.
Sport & Health Conference offers the opportunity to welcome many of the leading researchers in cancer research and treatment, as well as to share some of the heroic cancer patients who have been affected by the disease and become role models to everyone affected by cancer. Health professionals from different countries shared some exciting new developments in cancer research and gave extensive keynote speeches about the importance of sports for our everyday health.
We were honored with the presence of Mrs. Dieynaba Diop, Vice President of the city in charge of International Relations, Mr. Damien Vignier Vice President of the city in charge of sports and Health, and Mr. Azzedine Bensouda from the Department of Solidarity and international relations of Les Mureaux city.
The conference started with an opening speech delivered by Sheikha / Azza Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, founder, and president of the Al-Sidra Association for Psychological Care for Cancer Patients – Kuwait and Honorary President of THGC.
I am honored to be honorary president for the second campaign for the second year in a row. And I have high hopes for its success and positive impact on society and for achieving its goals.
Sheikha / Azza Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah
founder and president of the Al-Sidra Association for Psychological Care for Cancer Patients - Kuwait and Honorary President of THGC.
We have been working on a recovery plan for the city of Les Mureaux for almost a year now. We are trying to modernize our installations so that everyone can access them, and do sports.
Mr. Damien Vignier
Vice President of Les Mureaux city in charge of Sports and Health
In his speech, CEO & Founder of THGC Anwar Elkamony praised the importance of a partnership with Les Mureux city.
We would like to thank all the people who came from different countries to highlight the importance of sport and health in treating cancer at our annual partnership with Les Mureaux city. We are very proud of this event and hope that by collaborating together year after year, we can continue to bring more health and wellness to the community.
Mr. Anwar Elkamony
CEO & Founder of THGC
Oncologist Anne Lise Martin of Mantes-la-Jolie Hospital in France, and Mrs. Gilan El-Yamany Felfela, a member of the Board of Directors of Baheya Foundation in Egypt, highlighted breast cancer.
Dr. Martin spoke about advances in breast cancer treatment, including the latest technologies:
The biggest therapeutic advance is the discovery of targeted therapies. This means that we try to target cancer as much as possible by trying not to cause too many unwanted effects.
Dr. Anne Lise Martin
Oncologist at Mantes-la-Jolie Hospital in France
Mrs. Gilan El-Yamany Felfela, a member of the board of directors of Baheya Foundation in Egypt, presented the foundation’s work to conference participants, highlighting its role in the treatment of breast cancer in Egypt and its provision of free services to all Egyptian women, which adhere to international medical quality standards.
We started in 2015 with one radiotherapy machine and now we have two radiotherapy machines one of them is “True Beam” which is the highest technology in radiotherapy.
Mrs. Gilan El-Yamany Felfela
A member of the board of directors of Baheya Foundation in Egypt
Dr. Alexander Feltz, Deputy Responsible for Environmental Public Health of the City of Strasbourg and Member of the Capital Council, Delegate of the Sports House of Health in Strasbourg, delivered an online speech to the audience and answered the questions.
Dr. Alexander Feltz
Deputy Responsible for Environmental Public Health of the City of Strasbourg
Later, the audience was moved by the speech of Mr. Hany Nassar, President of the Barbara Nassar Association for cancer patients in Lebanon, who told the story of how his wife, Barbara Nassar, founded the association. Her cancer metastasized and she fought like a heroine for five years before getting official papers for the association just before her death in February 2014.
We toured Lebanon in 80 days. We collected the signatures of mayors and villages to say “that despite everything, despite our illness, we can make a project”. The first objective was to encourage anyone with cancer not to be afraid.
Mr. Hany Nassar
President of the Barbara Nassar Association for cancer patients in Lebanon
For the second year at the conference, CAMI Sport & Cancer remains an important partner. Founded by Jean-Marc Descotes, a former high-level athlete, and Thierry Bouillet, an oncologist at CHU Avicenne, the association dispenses and develops sports-therapy programs in order to allow thousands of cancer patients to be supported and assisted in reducing side effects and treatments; these programs have been shown to improve remission rates, reduce relapse risks, improve quality of life.
We are therefore present in 30 departments. It is still hoped to extend the geographical coverage. CAMI Sport & Cancer is for all patients affected by cancer.
Ms. Christine Nunes-Manso
Head of Institutional Relations Cami Sport & Cancer
Inspiring stories were shared by cancer fighter Helene De Almeida and Shaimaa Samy, an Egyptian athlete who has won multiple gold medals in international competitions for wheelchair tennis, badminton, and the discus and a real inspirational role model for many.
Later, the conference’s guest from the United States, Sherene Melania – director of Presidio Dance Theater presented to the audience the program’s role in the creation of cultural change and global dialogue through the artistry of dance. She also announced a future collaboration with the Hope Giver campaign and her dance troupe.
Watch the highlights from the 2nd edition of the International Conference on Sport & Health in Les Mureaux city, France!