Women of the year

Breaking news.... the Monte Carlo "Woman of the Year" Award organised by WSM Alberto Colman in the presence of the royal couple went to Diane Medved Harper and Adeline Garino... And the happy winners are American gynaecologist Diane Medved Harper and the Monegasque Adeline Garino, President of Ecoute Cancer Réconfort...

Upcoming events in 2013

Upcoming events for our association in 2013... The Annual General Meeting will be held prior to teatime on Wednesday 17th April in the "Espace" at 4 p.m. On Wednesday 26th June, our traditional outing to  "L'Hermitage" (Eze-Village)

Ecoute Cancer Réconfort celebrated its 20th anniversary

On 22nd November 2012, Ecoute Cancer Réconfort celebrated its 20th anniversary. In order to commemorate this event, a cocktail reception was hosted in the Bellevue Lounge at the Café de Paris. 230 guests accepted the invitation of Adeline Garino, president of the association. This special evening was honoured by the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, H.E. the Minister of State, members of the government and Monegasque public figures...

The wellness centre

Ecoute Cancer Réconfort cares for the body and soul : A wellness centre is dedicated to patients and their families. Welcome to a unique place in the Principality: the ECR's wellness centre where Christiane is ready to welcome you...

The A.P.H.M. market

In the afternoon of Thursday 1st December, Evelyne, Monique and Nicole, three voluntary workers from the Association "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort" took part in the A.P.H.M. market at the Princess Grace Hospital. At the A.P.H.M. (Hospital Staff Association of Monaco) market, our three volunteers sold items created at the Wellness Centre in order to promote "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort". The sale raised the funds necessary for the association to continue its action.

Dinner for volunteers

Every month , volunteers from the centre meet for dinner to share some time together in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and to get to know each other outside the work environment. On Friday 18th November, Katia organised dinner at the "Beaulieu" restaurant where guests were able to enjoy adelicious meal to the rock sounds of the 80s.

The Christmas market

The Association will have a stand at the Christmas Market on Quai Albert I from Thursday 17th to Monday 21st December and will be displaying all the craftwork made at the Wellness Centre by patients and volunteers. Come with family and friends to choose your Christmas gifts and decorations.

Gala evening on Friday 2nd December

The Gala evening will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday 2nd December at the Chaumière restaurant. The menu is as follows: For the aperitif: Champagne and appetizers Flaked crab, citrus fruits John Dory with shellfish, fennel... Mont Blanc Gateau Petits-fours Places are available for the evening gala, including a special surprise and a raffle, at 65 € per head. Reservations should be made by sending a cheque to the order of ECR MONACO at the following address: 1, Avenue des Castelans 98000 Monaco For further information, contact Jeannine on 06.80.86.04.33

Charity Lunch in Monte-Carlo Golf Club

A charity lunch was held at the Monte Carlo Golf Club on Tuesday 10th May 2011 in aid of our association "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort". On the initiative of Ms Sophie Rey, a charity lunch was held at the Monte Carlo Golf Club on Tuesday 10th May 2011 in aid of the association "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort". The event was honoured by the presence of Miss Charlene Wittstock. Welcomed on her arrival by Mr Henry Rey, President of the Monte Carlo Golf Club and Ms Adeline Garino, President of “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort”, Miss Wittstock joined the guests on the terrace of the Club where a welcome cocktail was served. Ms Garino warmly thanked all those in attendance to whom a presentation on the association’s goals and activities was given. To accompany the lunch, a prize draw took place to select the winner of the magnificent watch donated by Ms Caroline Jame, director of the Christian Dior jewellers in place Vendôme. The steel, diamond and mother-of-pearl watch belongs to Dior’s "d" collection. At the end of the day, all the generous benefactors were given an orchid and were photographed together with Miss Charlene Wittstock, a photo which shows how pleased the ladies were to meet for such a noble cause. This token of generosity will enable the activities implemented on a daily basis for cancer sufferers and their families to be continued more efficiently and with greater peace of mind by the association "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort".

The Soroptimist Club takes action for ECR

Fund-raising evening in aid of "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort" organised by the Soroptimist Club. A dinner-lecture will be held at 7.30 p.m. on 12th May 2011 at the Saint Benoît Restaurant. The evening will begin with a talk entitled “The Golden Lotus” or the tradition of bound feet in China presented by Chantal Daupez...

Between Us – n°6 January 2011

Contents: Our website undergoes a makeover, People involved in the Wellness Centre, Mado Petit is awarded an honour, No Finish Line: The charity race reaches a record high, Handing over of office in the communications department, 18th Gala Evening at the Chaumière.

Cheque handed – December 2010

December 2010 Cheque handed over by the Principality of Monaco’s Chamber of Experts Mr Rémy Bogo, President of the Principality of Monaco’s Professional Chamber of Experts recently handed over a cheque for the benefit of “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort”, to Ms Adeline Garino, President of the association. This token of generosity will enable the daily action carried out by ECR volunteers to be continued with greater peace of mind and efficiency.