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Cancer Survivors Race for Hope at Tata Mumbai Marathon
17 Jan
Summary
- Fifteen childhood cancer survivors will participate in the 16th CanKids run.
- Survivors will carry 'Dream Placards' with photos and aspirations of children.
- CanKids aims to enhance national awareness and support for childhood cancer.
The Tata Mumbai Marathon, recognized globally, will feature 15 childhood cancer survivors, with an average age of 22, on Sunday, January 18th. This participation by CanKids, for the 16th consecutive year, unites survivors, staff, and volunteers. These determined individuals from across India carry a powerful message of hope.
The event will showcase a visual tribute from CanKids, with runners carrying 'Dream Placards' displaying photographs of children and their dreams. A 'Hope Tiles Wall' at the CanKids zone will serve as a reminder of the run's significance, symbolizing a collective commitment to enabling children with cancer to dream again.
Poonam Bagai, founder of CanKids, stated, "Our mission is to close the gap between treatment, education, and the State by building an integrated cure and care model for every child with cancer in India." Through this marathon, CanKids aims to increase national awareness of childhood cancer, promote early diagnosis, and support its comprehensive care model across India.
