Bio-Rad in Action: French Team Walks for Breast Cancer
November 5, 2025
With two French teams participating in the Paris Heroes Race this summer, the spotlight recently shifted to our Gémenos site when the team there took part in the local charity race Odysséa Marseille. The race is a charity run and walk dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support.
A team of nine employees showed up for the race on September 14, with some walking and others running. Without timing themselves for the 5k race, everyone contributed to making the event memorable with great team spirit and infectious energy.
Alexandra Christon, a Human Resources Manager in Gémenos, says she took part in the race with her colleagues to support a cause that is particularly close to her heart. "I had the honor of participating in the Odysséa charity race in Marseille to fight breast cancer,” Alexandra said. “Beyond the fact that this is a cause that touches me personally, it allowed me to share a wonderful and enriching moment with my colleagues. It was an experience full of hope and positivity that I am proud to have been a part of."
Making a Difference
Through the participation of our nine teammates, and the purchase of Odysséa race bibs and T-shirts, Bio-Rad raised 10,000 Euros (roughly $11,480 US dollars) and was ranked 10th in the challenge. Funds raised will help support local organizations such as Un K au féminin, which creates comfort kits for women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Congratulations to the team for this wonderful collective effort! Your involvement and enthusiasm truly embody the values that drive us forward at Bio-Rad.
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