CanSupport organises Walk for Life - Stride against Cancer on Feb 6, 2011
CanSupport's Walk for Life 2011
Stride or run against cancer on Sunday February 6, 2011 at 8:30 a.m., and experience the excitement of walking and running together for a common cause
Purpose of the Walk: to alert everyone to the rising incidence of cancer, to show solidarity with those affected by cancer, and to raise funds for CanSupport’s free of charge and much needed palliative and supportive care services for people battling cancer.
Venue: Central Civil Services Sports Ground, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Route: The 5 km route starts from the Central Civil Services Sports Ground in Chanakyapuri and winds its way back down scenic Shantipath.
Chief Guest: Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, wife of the Prime Minister of India, will flag off the Walk for the fourth time in the presence of dignitaries and persons of distinction which will include Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, the honb’le Chief Minister of Delhi.
Registration Fee: Rs. 250 (for individuals), Rs.100 (for students with valid ID card), free for children below 12 yrs.
Kit: a T-shirt, a scarf and a bag (a cap at the venue)
Register as an Individual and walk on your own! (click here to download Individual Reg Form)
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Run ahead of the Walkers with a running club called “Running & Living".
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If you are a survivor, register for the 'Lap of Honor' and let the world see your
courage and feel your hope (click here to download Survivor’s message and guidelines)
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Register as a Group with family, friends or colleagues (click here to download Group Reg Form and Group Guidelines (Form the largest Group and win attractive prizes)
CanSupport’s ‘Walk for Life; Stride Against Cancer’ event has become a much talked about and awaited annual feature of the Delhi calendar. On the first Sunday in February, people from all walks of life, representing different age groups and professions: students, executives, cancer survivors, medical professionals, caregivers, celebrities, bureaucrats, politicians, expatriates and diplomats, among others, walk or run together. Their purpose is to:
• express solidarity with those facing cancer;
• create awareness about how to reduce the risk of cancer and catch it early;
• honour the memory of those who have succumbed to the disease;
• raise funds for CanSupport’s much valued services .
To become a part of this Walk and to register online click here