On Saturday October 4th, 2025, Rotary Club of Saint-Martin Nord held its annual Book Fair on the popular market place of the Marigot waterfront. This year the fair was combined with a "Pink October” initiative, in support of breast cancer awareness and prevention.
The club’s booth was specially decorated in pink to symbolize solidarity with women affected by breast cancer. Members actively engaged with visitors, sharing awareness materials and encouraging early screening and healthy lifestyle habits.
This initiative, although held at the start of October, is directly linked to Rotary’s September theme: Basic Education and Literacy Month, as the Book Fair promotes reading, education, and knowledge sharing. Combining literacy and prevention, the event reflected Rotary’s commitment to both community education and public health.
Initially, the activity was planned in collaboration with the PMI (Maternal and Child Protection Service) of the Collectivity of Saint-Martin, reinforcing the educational dimension of prevention. Although the nurses could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances, Rotary members took lead and ensured the continuity of the project, keeping the focus on awareness and information for all participants.
The Rotary Club of Saint-Martin Nord extends its sincere thanks:
- to all those who donated books,
- to the dedicated volunteers,
- and to the many visitors who joined us for this moment of reading and awareness.
The funds raised will help support the Club’s initiatives promoting education, health, and solidarity.
→ Take a peek at some snapshots from this wonderful day.
