Velammal to organise an awareness run on December 6; brochure released

Releasing a brochure ahead of the “Healthathon 2026”, planned to be conducted on December 6, Velammal Hospital chairman M V Muthuramalingam said that they would give cash prizes of up to ₹3.5 lakh to winners and free master health check-up worth ₹4,000 to the participants.

Speaking to reporters, he said that the run, would be an awareness to the public on the need for promoting fitness, need for physical activity and the importance of early health screening for all age groups.

Vice-Chairman M. V. Vivekanand said that the initiative highlights the benefits of regular walking and running in improving cardiovascular health, helping manage blood sugar and blood pressure and supporting overall well-being. It also emphasises the importance of timely medical check-ups to identify health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney and liver disorders at an early stage.