Rotary International with RGCIRC (Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre successfully concluded "Gulabi Udaan — a Cyclothon in Pink" on Sunday. The women-centric event was organised to aggressively promote breast cancer awareness and amplify the critical, life-saving value of early detection across South Delhi. Famina Miss India — World, Nandini Gupta, the Chief Guest, supported the event and motivated the cyclists to spread awareness of regular self examination for early detection and timely cure. Dr Gauri Kapoor, Medical Director, RGCIRC reiterated the mission’s urgency during her address at the event: "Breast cancer awareness is vital in today’s world and events like Gulabi Udaan are critical in spreading the message of early detection and prevention." District Governor of Rotary International Dr Ravinder Gugnani expressed, "Physical activity is a crucial factor in reducing the risk of breast cancer."Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, the event’s message was delivered to another 200 nursing students at a critical juncture, as breast cancer is now the most common cancer among Indian women, with over 1,78,000 new cases registered annually.
