960 students take part in event to raise awareness about cancer
Nearly 1,000 students participated in the 15th ABC (All a’Bout Cancer) Exhibition in Chennai to promote cancer awareness and healthy living. The event featured various student-led activities, including skits and quizzes, to educate the youth on prevention and early detection.
Why it matters
Engaging students in health advocacy is a strategic approach to long-term public health improvement and disease prevention in the community.
The 15th ABC (All a’Bout Cancer) Exhibition 2026, an inter-school cancer awareness initiative organised by CAN-STOP (Cancer Support Therapy to Overcome Pain), the outreach programme of Sundaram Medical Foundation, in association with Rotary International District 3234, was held on Saturday.
The event brought together around 960 students from 76 schools on a common platform to learn about cancer prevention, early awareness and healthy living. The students communicated the message of cancer awareness through information stalls, painting, skits, quiz, oratorical competitions and photography.
The exhibition, which was held at Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, was inaugurated by J.C.D. Prabhakar, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. He said that cancer awareness must begin early, and educating young minds is one of the most effective ways of creating a healthier society, according to a press release.
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