35,000, including 300 cancer survivors, take part in Global Grace Cancer Run in Hyderabad
Over 35,000 participants, including cancer survivors, joined the 9th Global Grace Cancer Run in Hyderabad to promote early detection and cancer awareness. The event raised funds for free cancer screenings in underserved rural communities.
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Large-scale public health initiatives are vital for improving cancer survival rates through early diagnosis and community engagement.
More than 35,000 people, including around 300 cancer survivors, participated in the 9th edition of the Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Organised by Hyderabad-based Grace Cancer Foundation under the theme ‘Run for Grace. Screen for Life’, the event aimed to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and the importance of timely diagnosis.
Speaking at the event, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the run reflected Hyderabad’s civic spirit and social consciousness. He said the funds raised through the initiative would support free cancer screening and help save lives by improving access to preventive healthcare.
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