Bordeaux branch for Cancer Support

CANCER Support France is planning to set up a new branch in Bordeaux this year and is looking for members

Published friday 17 February 2017 - 11:26 Last updated friday 17 February 2017 - 11:26

CANCER Support France is planning to set up a new branch in Bordeaux this year and is looking for members.

Contact Dordogne-Riberac branch secretary Teresa Rekowska on 06 43 67 86 11 or csfriberac@gmail.com

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