35,000 take part in Pink Power Run 3.0 in Hyderabad for breast cancer awareness
Approximately 35,000 participants joined the Pink Power Run 3.0 in Hyderabad to promote breast cancer awareness and preventive healthcare. The event, supported by local government officials and corporate entities, featured various race categories and raised significant funds for the cause.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns involving large-scale community participation are vital for early detection and social advocacy.
Around 35,000 people participated in the third edition of the Pink Power Run at Hussain Sagar in Hyderabad on Sunday, with the event seeking to promote breast cancer awareness, preventive healthcare, early detection and women’s empowerment.
The run, organised jointly by Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) and the Sudha Reddy Foundation was held at the HMDA Grounds near Prasads. It featured 21 km, 10 km, 5 km and 3 km races, attracting participants across age groups and from different backgrounds.
The run was flagged off in the presence of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka and Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand.
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