CAN-STOP and Rotary District 3234 Host Successful Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon

Chennai, October 2024: CAN-STOP (Cancer Support Therapy to Overcome Pain), a renowned community-based voluntary organization, and Rotary District 3234 jointly organized the 15th annual “One Walk One Hope” awareness walkathon at Island Grounds, Chennai. The event aimed to promote breast cancer awareness, emphasizing early detection, prevention and self-breast examination.

*Chief Guest Speech Highlights*

Padma Shri Ms. Joshna Chinappa, Indian Squash Player and recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri award ¹, emphasized women’s empowerment through health awareness. She stressed the significance of health awareness in enabling women to take control of their well-being.

*Event Highlights*

– Over 5,000 participants, including cancer survivors, students and the general public

– Free general medical checkup and mammogram screening donation

– Educational stalls promoting breast cancer awareness

– Entertainment programs

*Dignitaries Present*

– Rtn. N. S. Saravanan, District Governor

– Rtn. Vinod Saragoi, District Governor Elect

– Rtn. Suresh D Jain, District Governor Nominee

– PDG J. Sridhar

– Dr. Vijaya Bharathi Rangarajan, Founder of CAN-STOP

*Contact Information*

– CANSTOP Helpline: 044-26284256

– Mobile: +91-9790844132

– Email: [email protected]