A mini walkathon was held on 2.10.24 at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru in connection with the commemorative function of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The oncological unit of the hospital supported that early diagnosis and screening of breast cancer among other activities helped them successfully carry out this encouraging event.

The 2^nd Annual “Pink Saree Run” was a creative and noteworthy concept wherein people wore pink sarees for the cause of breast cancer awareness. The 6 am walk started from Apollo Hospitals and went to Delmia Circle, in which more than 700+ enthusiastic participants, including the hospital staff, doctors, patients, and their relatives and friends took part.

Dr. Manish Mattoo, CEO, Apollo Hospitals-Karnataka and Central Region; Dr. Jayanti Thumsi, Lead Surgeon – Breast Oncology; and Dr. Vijay Agarwal, Lead and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist, Dr. Vishwanath S Senior Consultant & Academic Advisor – Department of Medical Oncology led the medical parade.

“This initiative motivates many women to turn self-screening or having a mammogram or a breast exam into a priority,” stressed Dr. Thumsi. “It will also encourage them that catching the disease early allows for quick and efficient treatment.”

The Pink Saree Run was also an extremely significant march for hope, and even for happiness. “Saree-clad participation provides a creative and cultural perspective to the event, thus increases the level of participation, as well as enjoyment,” asserted Dr. Manish Mattoo, CEO Apollo Hospitals-Karnataka and Central Region. “It also works towards bringing people together in the spirit of fitness and breast cancer awareness.”

Such a humane approach served as helpful rehabilitative strategies encouraging mothers and their families to adopt health as part of their normal daily living which in turn transformed households and reinforced the society.