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More than 35,000 join cancer awareness run in Hyderabad
More than 35,000 people, including around 300 cancer survivors, joined the ninth Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
The event was organised by the Hyderabad-based Grace Cancer Foundation under the theme “Run for Grace.
Screen for Life.”
It aimed to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early detection and timely diagnosis.
Rajya Sabha MP Mallu Ravi, who had cancer in 2005, said early diagnosis is important for successful treatment.
Organisers said funds raised would support free cancer screening.
The foundation also aims to reach 100,000 people through mobile screening for cancer and other non-communicable diseases, especially in underserved rural communities.
The event’s 10-kilometre races included men’s and women’s categories, with cash prizes for the top three finishers in each.
More than 35,000 people took part in the 9th Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
Around 300 cancer survivors were among the participants.
The run aimed to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and timely diagnosis.
The event was organised by Hyderabad-based Grace Cancer Foundation under the theme “Run for Grace. Screen for Life.”
The foundation said it aims to reach one lakh people with free mobile screening for non-communicable diseases, including cancer.
- Who
- More than 35,000 people, including around 300 cancer survivors, took part.
- What
- The 9th Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026 was held to raise awareness about cancer prevention and early detection.
- When
- Sunday; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and timely diagnosis, and to support free cancer screening.
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the run reflected Hyderabad’s civic spirit and social consciousness
early diagnosis is crucial to successful treatment
Rajya Sabha MP Mallu Ravi said he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment in the United States.
More than 35,000 people took part in the 9th Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
- Participants
- More than 35,000
- Cancer survivors
- Around 300
- Edition
- 9th
- Venue
- Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
- Foundation target
- One lakh people through mobile screening initiatives
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