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Published on September 16, 2013
New Delhi : HCG Pinkathon, India’s 1st International Women’s 10K – Run, was held in National Capital today, to create awareness on breast cancer, promote health and fitness among women. More than 2,500 women from 
corporates, colleges, nurses, social clubs and Doctors participated in the run under various categories. The event was organised by Maximus Events and HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd, The Specialist in Cancer Care and was flagged of by Ms. Gul Panag, Actor. The money raised out of the event would be used to treat economically challenged cancer patients.
In the 10K category, the prize was won by Shubha Bhargava, 5K category, Garima Takyar and 3K Deepika Joshi.
According to Population based cancer registry/ICMR Study, the incidence of breast cancer in Delhi – 32.3 per 1, 00, 000/New cases diagnosed per year and by 2015 we will have 1, 06, 214/ New cases will be diagnosed every year in India.
Milind Soman with 3K winner Deepika Joshi (C), 1st Runner-up Parul Choudhary (L) and 2nd Runner-up Katini (R) at HCG Pinkathon 2013 Delhi on Sunday
Mr. Milind Soman, Marathon Runner and Founder, Pinkathon, said, “I’m happy to see so many women coming to lend their support. Awareness is the key and events such as these go a long way in creating awareness, early diagnosis and helps in the fight against breast cancer.”
Mr. Dinesh Madhavan, Director, HCG, said, “HCG has been at the forefront in the fight against cancer. With increased awareness today most of the cancer cases are diagnosed early. The aim of this event “HCG Pinkathon” is to educate women of the fact that they can make lifestyle changes today that can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.”
Harinder Sraw, Breast Cancer Survivor, said, “Once you know the cause of the disease, you will make necessary lifestyle changes. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it could be detected early because I was aware of the symptoms and met the specialist at the right time.”
RESULTS:
10-km Run
Shubha Bhargava (Winner)
Shailja (1st Runner-up)
Candica (2nd Runner-up), Australia
5-km Run
Garima Takyar (Winner)
Karishma Sharma (1st Runner-up)
Vasudha Khosla (2nd Runner-up)
3-km Run
Deepika Joshi (Winner)
Parul Choudhary (1st Runner-up)
Katini (2nd Runner-up)
Source : Naresh Sharma
