Hyderabad, Oct. 12: Grace Cancer Foundation organised its ‘Hope of Light’ initiative at Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday night. The event took place ahead of the 9th Global Grace Cancer Run 2026.
Around 500 students and volunteers participated in the event. They illuminated the stadium with lanterns and candles to honour cancer warriors, remember those who lost their lives and spread awareness.
Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE), attended as the chief guest. He launched the initiative alongside Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Founder and CEO of Grace Cancer Foundation; Dr. Prameela Rani Sunkavalli, the foundation’s trustee; and Ramesh Kaza of the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC).
The dignitaries launched the initiative by releasing a lantern into the night sky. The act symbolised remembrance, courage and hope for people affected by cancer.
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The evening featured two activities. One group released illuminated lanterns into the sky, while another lit candles and walked around the stadium in a solemn procession.
The initiative honoured people who lost their lives to cancer and celebrated survivors. It also acknowledged the challenges faced by patients and their families.
Grace Cancer Foundation said the event aimed to remind people that no one facing cancer should feel alone. Each lantern represented a life, a memory, a prayer and a commitment to better cancer awareness.
The initiative also highlighted the importance of prevention, timely screening and early detection. It encouraged community participation in efforts to reduce the burden of cancer.
Speaking at the event, Mohanty appreciated the foundation’s efforts. He described the Global Grace Cancer Run as a meaningful initiative that brings people together for a social cause.
Mohanty said the foundation had received requests from several state governments to plan and implement cancer screening initiatives in their states. He said this reflected growing recognition of the need to take cancer awareness and screening programmes to communities.
Through ‘Hope of Light’, Grace Cancer Foundation reiterated its message of remembering lives lost, supporting people fighting cancer and expanding awareness.
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