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Bringing Communities Together Through Active Women For EFL Together Against Racism

Leicester City in the Community brought members of Leicester’s African and Caribbean community together for a special Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre last month.

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Bringing Communities Together Through Active Women For EFL Together Against Racism

Leicester City in the Community brought members of Leicester’s African and Caribbean community together for a special Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre last month.

Admin

2026-10-20T13:00+01:00

Bringing Communities Together Through Active Women For EFL Together Against Racism

Leicester City in the Community brought members of Leicester’s African and Caribbean community together for a special Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre last month.

Admin

2026-10-20T13:00+01:00

Bringing Communities Together Through Active Women For EFL Together Against Racism

Leicester City in the Community brought members of Leicester’s African and Caribbean community together for a special Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre last month.

Admin

2026-10-20T13:00+01:00

Bringing Communities Together Through Active Women For EFL Together Against Racism

Leicester City in the Community brought members of Leicester’s African and Caribbean community together for a special Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre last month.

Admin

2026-10-20T13:00+01:00

Leicester City in the Community’s Active Women programme hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Event at the African Caribbean Centre
The event formed part of the charity’s EFL Together Against Racism campaign and took place ahead of Black History Month
Local residents, healthcare professionals and community partners came together to promote breast cancer awareness, early detection and the importance of regular health checks
The event supported LCitC’s work with African, Caribbean and South East Asian communities across Leicester

Hosted through the charity’s Active Women programme, the event formed part of Leicester City in the Community’s wider EFL Together Against Racism campaign, using the power of football and community to create spaces for important conversations, challenge inequalities and bring people together.

Taking place ahead of Black History Month, the event provided an opportunity to strengthen connections with Leicester’s African and Caribbean community and begin important conversations around health and wellbeing ahead of October’s celebrations.

It also formed part of LCitC’s wider work with African, Caribbean and South East Asian communities, creating welcoming spaces where people can access relevant information, ask questions and have open conversations around their health.

The afternoon combined physical activity, education and lived experience, with an energising Soca fitness session followed by an expert talk and Q&A with Dr Olubukola Ayodele, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Medical Oncology Breast Cancer Lead at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Beneficiaries had the opportunity to learn more about breast cancer, challenge common myths, ask questions and hear directly from people with lived experience.

Dr Olubukola said: “It was great to meet new people, and the ambience was fantastic. I am grateful for the warm welcome and reception. I am looking forward to collaborating on future events.”

The event also highlighted the importance of knowing your own body, attending appropriate health checks and seeking medical advice if something does not feel right.

For Aura, Active Women Project Coordinator at Leicester City in the Community, the event demonstrated the importance of creating spaces where women can feel comfortable talking about their health.

“Raising awareness of breast cancer and encouraging women to take care of their health is incredibly important, and we wanted to make sure those conversations were reaching women within African, Caribbean and South East Asian communities.

“Through Active Women, and using the power of the Leicester City badge, we were able to create a safe and welcoming space for women to come together, share experiences and learn more about their health. Ahead of EFL Together Against Racism, it was a really positive way to connect with and support diverse communities across Leicester, while using the reach of football to have conversations that can make a real difference.”

Creating spaces for important conversations

Creating opportunities for communities to access health information in a familiar and welcoming environment was central to the event.

Feedback from attendees highlighted how valuable it was to have the opportunity to learn, ask questions and hear from others with lived experience.

One attendee said: “This awareness makes me feel more confident about this topic that sometimes we don’t talk about it. I’m really grateful.”

Another added: “It was very informative, relevant and factual. I will share what I have learnt with my family and friends.”

The event also provided an opportunity for community organisations to connect and share important information.

The Peepul Neighbourhood Mental Health Café attended the event and described it as an “amazing and empowering experience”, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to speak directly with Dr Olubukola.

Reflecting on the event, a representative from the Peepul Neighbourhood Mental Health Café said:

“After listening to Dr Bookie and Shelly break everything down and explain the survival rates, I left with a completely different perspective and a new sense of hope when it comes to cancer.”

The power of community

The event demonstrated how community football can provide a platform for conversations that extend beyond the pitch, particularly when working alongside communities to address issues that matter to them.

Through EFL Together Against Racism, Leicester City in the Community is continuing to work alongside African, Caribbean and South East Asian communities across Leicester, using the power of football to create opportunities for connection, education and positive change.

The campaign provides an opportunity to build relationships with communities, understand the issues that matter to them and create activity that is accessible, relevant and welcoming.

For LCitC’s Active Women programme, this work is about bringing women together through physical activity while creating opportunities to support their wider health and wellbeing.

By combining an inclusive fitness session with expert health information, lived experience and community conversation, the event created a space where women could learn from one another, ask questions and leave with greater awareness.

As Leicester prepared to mark Black History Month, the event highlighted the importance of continuing to listen to and work alongside the city’s diverse communities, while creating opportunities that support health, wellbeing and a sense of connection.

Together, through EFL Together Against Racism, we can continue to bring communities together, encourage open conversations and create opportunities that empower people to take positive steps towards looking after their health.

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