Will raise funds for 1 lakh free doorstep cancer screenings for underprivileged communities across India
HYDERABAD, Oct 9 (The CONNECT) – The Quambiant Global Cancer Awareness Run to be held on this Sunday will target to raise funds for 1 lakh free doorstep cancer screenings for underprivileged communities across India—transforming awareness into access.
The Run, organised by Grace Cancer Foundation, is expected to see participation of over 1.5 lakh individuals worldwide in both physical and virtual modes, the run is themed: “Run for Grace and Screen for Life.”
The hybrid model allows anyone—from New York to Nairobi to Rajahmundry—to join the cause. Last year’s edition saw 1.5 lakh runners globally, and the initiative has touched 1.4 crore lives over the past 11 years. In 2025 alone, over 61,000 people have benefited from mobile cancer screening campaigns.
The run will be held in three Categories: 2K, 5K, and 10K. In Hyderabad alone, over 30,000–40,000 runners are expected to participate, including 10,000 Navodaya students
Hyderabad is not only hosting India’s biggest cancer awareness run, but also anchoring the world’s largest global cancer awareness event.
“Most runs raise awareness. The Global Grace Cancer Run goes beyond—it funds the world’s largest community cancer screening drive. We’re literally taking cancer care to villages through mobile units,” said Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Founder, Grace Cancer Foundation.
“A ₹1,000 test can prevent a family from spending ₹10–15 lakhs later on treatment. Early detection is the most cost-effective way to fight cancer,” he said.
Dr Chinnababu noted that the run enables early detection of breast and cervical cancers, advocates for healthy lifestyle changes and identifies new diabetes and hypertension cases, improving treatment and outcomes “It’s not just an event, it’s a movement—powered by youth and technology,” he emphasised.
