A Giant Ribbon

Competitors gather to feature a giant ribbon in support with their partner "Cancer du sein, palons-en!" association (breast cancer) during the Roses des Sables  Rally in the Merzouga region in the Morocco desert on October 16, 2012. The Rose des Sables Trophy is a competition exclusively reserved to women and follows the pure tradition of the African Raids-Rallies (Paris-Dakar type). The 12th edition of the event runs until October 21, 2012. (AFP photo flashsport Julien Rocher)