9 months ago
Aditya Academy Observes National Cancer Awareness Day with Walkathon and Street Play
Students at Aditya Academy wanted to help people learn about cancer.
They organized a quiet walk for 3 kilometers to show they support people with cancer.
After the walk, they performed a play for everyone at a mall to teach them important things about cancer.
Doctors also came to talk about how to stay healthy and find cancer early.
The school's director said this shows students are caring and want to make a difference.
They thanked the mall and the hospital for helping them spread this important message.
Aditya Academy Senior Secondary's Interact Club organized events for National Cancer Awareness Day.
Activities included a 3 km Silent Walkathon, an Awareness Talk, and a Street Play.
Over 100 students participated, wearing purple ribbon badges to symbolize solidarity.
Doctors from ILS Hospital provided information on early screening, healthy living, and emotional resilience.
The event aimed to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and community support.
- Who
- Interact Club of Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Dumdum, students, doctors from ILS Hospital, alumni Dr. Aditya Srimali and Sreya.
- What
- Organized a Silent Walkathon, Awareness Talk, and Street Play for National Cancer Awareness Day.
- Where
- Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Dumdum, with the Walkathon concluding at Diamond Plaza Mall.
- When
- National Cancer Awareness Day
- Why
- To spread awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and community support.
Key facts
- Event
- National Cancer Awareness Day Observance
- Organizers
- Interact Club of Aditya Academy Senior Secondary, Dumdum
- Activities
- 3 km Silent Walkathon, Awareness Talk, Street Play
- Venue Partner
- Diamond Plaza Mall
- Healthcare Partner
- ILS Hospital
- Participants
- Over 100 students from Grade VIII onwards
Quotes
Ms Sabita Saha
Director-Academics, Aditya Academy Group of Schools
“This reflects the spirit of our students — empathetic, aware, and socially responsible. By taking learning beyond classrooms, we nurture young citizens who believe that awareness and compassion can drive real change.”
telegraphindia.com




