Our Publications

The association Ecoute Cancer Réconfort’s communcation media includes the following: the association brochure, produced by EPI Communication the Wellness Centre brochure, produced by EPI Communication flyers posters "Entre-Nous" is a newsletter which is sent out periodically to members, partners and supporters of the association. The newsletter is edited by Françoise Harment Bazzoli. Press coverage.

18th annual evening event for “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort”

The 18th annual evening event of the association “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort” took place on Friday 3rd December at the Chaumière restaurant in the Exotic Garden. After a welcoming address by Adeline Garino, ECR President, who pointed out the services offered by the association, in particular by the "Wellness" Centre, many guests took part in the convivial evening during which a delicious meal prepared by the chef, Sylvain, was served. Those attending the event included the President of the National Council and Ms François Robillon, Ms Virginie Cotta, Secretary General of the Department of Social Affairs and Health, representing Mr Stéphane Valéri, Mr Henri Doria, first deputy mayor, the Director of the Oceanographic Museum and Ms Robert Calcagno, the Director of the CHPG and Ms Patrick Bini, the Director of the Social Funds and Ms Jean-Jacques Campana, Doctor Georges Garnier, Head of the Day Hospital at the CHPG… Funds were raised thanks to a tombola with prizes generously donated by shop owners and which will help the association to continue its activities. The evening took place in a musical setting, compered by DJ Thierry Noll. All the ladies attending the event were delighted to receive a rose offered at the end of the evening by the florist « Allione ».

Lunch at Cotton’s

Lunch at Cotton’s in St Martin de Peille We will meet up at 11 a.m. Meeting place: In the village square How to take part: Lunch: 35€ To reserve: please send a cheque made out to E.C.R. by 14th June at the latest Lunch will be followed by a bowls competition. The day: The outing was highly successful. 43 friends joined us for a lovely day in the sun, the first day of summer. Some of them enjoyed a game of petanque. The winners were Jo and Elie, followed by Odette and Pierre. After a relaxing aperitif on the terrace, everyone sat down to enjoy a delicious lunch. At the end of the meal, Mélissa, Marianne and Elie’s granddaughter performed 3 songs in English, much to the delight of the audience. As a pleasant conclusion to the day, some decided to play bowls again, some cards, whilst others simply relaxed in the sun.... At 5 p.m., after several goodbye hugs, it was time for everyone to head home.

10/06/2010 – Concert

Date: Thursday 10th June 2010 at 8 p.m. Location:St Nicolas' Church in Fontvieille Concert in aid of the Association « Ecoute Cancer Réconfort » A concert performed by the string ensemble ArcoMusica conducted by Serge Stapffer in aid of the association "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort" took place at 8 p.m. on Thursday 10th June 2010 in Saint Nicolas' Church in Fontvieille. Works by Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, Brahms, Sibelius, among others, were performed with brio by the string ensemble made up of twenty or so musicians.

3.500 € for “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort”

Mr Xavier Rugeroni, Director General of the Fairmont Hotel, presented Ms Adeline Garino, President of the Association “Ecoute Cancer Réconfort” with a cheque for 3,500.00 €. The money was raised thanks to the involvement of all the departments of the Fairmont Monte Carlo in the production of a calendar for the association « Ecoute, Cancer, Réconfort ». This worthy action was made possible thanks to the sale of the calendars to hotel staff.

A flea market under the raindrops

Organisers feared a cold shower. They were lucky with the weather and the turnout. Following the forecast, Marie-Jeanne Vincelet, President of the Lions Club of Cap d’Ail, Eze, La Turbie, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, and her colleagues had every reason to fear a downpour...

Stéphane Valéri visits the Wellness Centre

Stéphane Valéri, Government Counsellor for Social Affairs and Health, accompanied by Véronique Segui-Charlot and Christine Soriano, project coordinators, visited the “Ecoute, Cancer, Réconfort” Association’s Wellness Centre

Between Us – n° 5 spring 2010

Contents: CHPG Cancer Unit, by Professor Georges Garnier, H.R.H. Léa of Belgium, the Princess storyteller in Monaco, Our events, Wellness Centre: helpers lend a hand to others.

125 guests for an evening to fight cancer

A year ago, the Principality signed the Charter of Paris against cancer. A document initiated by Professor David Khayat, Head of the Oncology Department at the Hospital of la Pitié Salpêtrière....

Between Us – n° 4 autumn 2009

Contents: Professor Khayat blows out his "first candle for life" in Monaco, Opening of the Wellness Centre in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, The magic of Nepal at "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort", "La Fontaine" works for "Ecoute Cancer Réconfort", The Association’s annual Gala event, Jeannine Galvez was decorated with the long-service medal by H.S.H. Prince Albert II.

Between Us – n° 3 summer 2009

Contents: Interview with Martine Vaccarezza, "The Wellness Centre" is a reality, SBM staff run for Ecoute, Cancer, Réconfort, Our events, Livestrong Foundation, Gala and Anniversary Evening.

SBM staff get on their bikes

Scorching sun and high spirits yesterday for a hundred or so employees from the Société des Bains de Mer...