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Mammorun Ignites Breast Cancer Awareness in Tiruchi
4 Oct
Summary
- A 'Mammorun' event was organized in Tiruchi to boost breast cancer awareness.
- The run included a 21-km race and a 5-km fun run with participants receiving medals.
- The Mammo Bus initiative has screened over 48,000 women, detecting 41 breast cancer cases.
A large 'Mammorun' event was recently held in Tiruchi, drawing significant participation to raise awareness about breast cancer. This initiative was organized by the Dr. K. Shantha Breast Cancer Foundation in collaboration with Dr. G. Viswanathan Group of Hospitals.
The event encompassed two main runs: a 21-km race flagged off from Mambazhasalai and a 5-km fun run commencing at Uzhavar Sandhai. Both races concluded at Jamal Mohamed College, where participants were honored with medals and certificates.
K. Govindaraj, Chairman, highlighted the foundation's impactful 'Mammo Bus' service, which provides on-site screening and awareness programs in urban and rural areas. This mobile unit has screened 48,000 women, identified 41 breast cancer cases, and reached over five lakh women across Tiruchi and neighboring districts.
