Mumbai runs for Cancer Awareness at Goregaon Sports Club

On World Cancer Day (4th Feb 2018), Goregaon Sports Club (GSC) organizes its 2nd edition of GSC SOS 10.0- GSC's first ever timed run and one of the biggest in the western suburbs of Mumbai. With over 2000 Mumbaikars expected to participate in the run, the club is geared up to spread awareness on ‘Prevention against Cancer’ amongst the citizens. Renowned television actress Riddhi Dogra will grace the event to flag off the run.

The club will felicitate 25 children from Tata Memorial Hospital as Cancer Survivors, followed by a talk on cancer prevention by Dr. Suraj Suchak, Oncologist to build awareness amongst the runner’s fraternity. The club also intends to contribute a small donation to the cause of cancer prevention.

Hon. Secretary, Mr. Sunil Dewali says, “We take pride in organizing this Marathon dedicated to the Cancer survivor kids, while we are also able to spread awareness and the message of ‘Good Health’ among the local community. We witnessed an overwhelming response last year in the first edition of the Marathon with local participation in huge numbers, which encouraged us to take this to a bigger scale this year. Our club members have shown great enthusiasm in contributing towards the cause, putting together great energies.”

Last year, the run saw over 1700 runner participants across three categories - 10 km / 5km / 3km run with the 10km and the 5 km being timed runs, while the 3km was a fun run. The highlight of the race has been its seamless execution, the scenic route and the hospitality of the Club. Inspired by Mr. Raj Vadgama, a national record holder in running across India and a finisher of La Ultra 222 km marathon at Ladakh, his students have initiated this run with the support of the club.

To create a better experience for the participants, the run will have physios, volunteers, markers and water stations on the route, pacers, followed by Zumba Dance activity. The club aims to attract first time runners/ walkers to the 3k fun run / walk and spread wellness in the community. For the serious runners participating in the 5k / 10k run, the flat route behind GSC offers a good opportunity for securing the best times.

Where: Goregaon Sports Club, Link Road, Malad West

When: 5 AM on 4th Feb 2018

For more details, visit: http://www.gsc.in/