In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we organized an awareness workshop for our employees. The goal? To encourage open discussion, provide information on life-saving actions, and remind everyone of the importance of screening.

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among women in France, with 12,000 deaths per year (source: National Cancer Institute). However, when detected early, it can be cured in 9 out of 10 cases. Faced with these figures, we wanted to take concrete action by offering our teams a time for discussion and information.

The workshop served as a reminder of simple but vital actions:

• Regular self-examination: A habit to adopt from the age of 20, to get to know your body and identify any abnormalities.
• Organized screening: Free and recommended every 2 years from the age of 50.
• Risk factors and misconceptions: No, breast cancer does not only affect women over 50. Yes, men can also be affected (1% of cases).

Beyond providing information, this workshop was an opportunity to:

• Break taboos: Talk openly about the disease, treatments, and the experiences of loved ones.
• Share testimonials
• Remind people of resources: Useful numbers (such as 39 89, the Ligue contre le Cancer helpline), local associations, or information platforms.

At JJGK Aero, we believe that the health of our teams is a priority. This workshop is part of a broader approach to well-being at work.