In a significant push for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata has joined forces with Decathlon to organize the Festival Run 2024, focusing on the critical importance of early detection. The event commenced and concluded at Decathlon, Salt Lake, Sector V, and was flagged off by Debashis Sen, former IAS officer and CMD of Hidco, alongside Dr. Amarjeet Singh, COO of HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata. The 5 km run attracted over 1,000 participants, including healthcare professionals and community members, demonstrating a strong commitment to health awareness.
The event featured an engaging flash mob performance inspired by Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous,” with dancers promoting breast cancer awareness through vibrant costumes and placards urging early screening.
Sunil Malani, Event Coordinator at Decathlon India, remarked on the alignment of fitness and social responsibility, while Prateek Jain, Business Head at HCG, emphasized the partnership’s goal of empowering communities through education about timely screenings.In Kolkata, initiatives like the Festival Run are increasingly capturing public interest, reflecting a growing commitment to health and wellness. HCG Cancer Centre Kolkata continues to prioritize awareness and comprehensive care in the fight against breast cancer.
