Triumph Over Sarcoma: Over 200 parti cipants pedal the 3rd Edition of ‘Winn ers on Wheels’ Cyclothon
The 5-km cyclothon re-ignites hope an d raises awareness on Sarcoma
Chennai, August 03, 2024: In a power f ul display of solidarity and support, Ap ollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC), Apo llo Cancer Centres (ACC) and Apollo S hine hosted the third edition of the Wi nners on Wheels Cyclothon. . The event was aimed at raising awareness about sarcoma and inspire hope for im proved quality of life after treatment. Sarcoma, a rare and often misunders tood cancer, predominantly affects children. By bring ing cancer survivors, healthcare profes sionals and cycling enthusiasts together, the Cyclothon ce lebrated the indomita ble human spirit and highlighted the imp portance of aw areness and support for sarcoma.
The event flagged-off by the Honble Th iru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Minister for School Education, Government of T amil Nadu and Mr. Harshad Reddy, Dire ector of Group Oncology & Internation al at Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limite d (AHEL), attracted an enthusiastic crow d of over 200 participants. Amo ng them were sarcoma survivors, school student ts, doctors and medical staff, all united i n their endeavour to dispel cancer myth s and honour the unbreak able human spirit.
The Honble Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyya mozhi, Minister for School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, while exp ressing his admiration for this social c ause initiative, commented “I applaud Apollo team for their tireless efforts in raising awareness about Sarcoma canc er through the Winners on Wheels Cyc lothon. This event embodies the spirit of tenacity and hope that personifies o ur State. By supporting cancer winners and their families, we can create a ripple eff ect of positivity and empowerm ent. Iple dge my support to this noble cause and encourage everyone to join hands in the fight against cancer.”
The 3rd edition, which comprised a 5-k km Cyclothon, was flagged-off at APCC to spread the powerful message that “T here is Life Beyond Cancer” and the re is no challenge that can deter canceer war riors from achieving their goals. The ins piring event showcased sarcom a surviv ors leading the charge, symbol izing the unwavering strength and det erminacti on of those battling cancer.
Dr Vishnu Ramanujan, Consultant- Ort hopaedic Oncology, Apollo Cancer Cen tres, said, Sarcoma cancer is a comple x and formidable one, and it requires a mu lti-disciplinary approach to tackle its un ique challenges. Having witnesse d the saddening impact it poses on pati ents and their families, I believe, it de mands personalized care, multi-modal treatme ment approach, counselling and unwave ring support. The first step bo ils down t o raising awareness and br eaking the m yths surrounding this can cer. Through t he Winners on Wheels C yclothon, we ai m to break the silence surrounding sarc oma and provide a pl atform for survivo rs to share their ins spiring stories of co urage.”
Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director Group On cology & International, AHEL , (Patient ) Mr. Shiva, Hon’ble Thiru. Anbil Mahe sh Poyyamozhi, Minister for School Educa tion, Government of Tamil Nadu, s een along with Dr Vishnu Ramanujan, Consu ltant- Orthopaedic Oncology, Apollo Pr oton Cancer Centre, Chennai
And Dr. Srinivas Chilukuri, Senior Con sultant – Radiation Oncology , Apollo P roton Cancer Centre, Chennai during t he Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Cycloth on organized by Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai.
Hon’ble Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyam ozhi, Minister for School Education, G overnment of Tamil Nadu, and Mr. Ha rshad Reddy, Director Group Oncology & International, AHEL seen during the cyclothon organized for Sarcoma Can cer Awareness by Apollo Proton Canc er Centre,. Dr Vishnu Ramanujan, Con sult ant- Orthopaedic Oncology, Apollo Prot on Cancer Centre, Chennai flagged off cyclothon.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Harshad Re ddy, Director Group Oncology & Intern ational, AHEL, emphasized, “Winners on Wheels is more than just a cyclotho n – it’s a symbol of hope and triumph o ver cancer. Witnessing the determination and resilience of the cancer survivors and the enthusiasm of the young parti cipants was truly inspiring. We are on wheels busting myths and showcasi ng that life beyond cancer is possible. We are not just raising awareness, but also nurturing a sense of togetherness and empowerment.
The Cyclothon commenced early in the morning with participants embarking on a scenic route that symbolized their jour ney of overcoming cancer. The event wa s filled with energy and a sense of comm unity, underscoring the messa ge that to gether we can conquer cancer.
The ‘Winners on Wheels’ Cyclothon con cluded with a ceremony honouring t he sarcoma winners, who were celebra ted not just for their participation but also f or their relentless fight against c ancer.
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