Hyderabad, Dec 3: Grace Cancer Foundation (GCF), one of India’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to cancer awareness, early detection, treatment support, rehabilitation, and research, will celebrate its 12th Anniversary on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Forum Hall, Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Founded by Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Surgical & Robotic Oncologist and Clinical Director – Surgical Oncology at Yashoda Hospital, the Foundation has evolved into a global movement committed to reducing the cancer burden through scientific innovation, technology-driven outreach, and community-based healthcare initiatives.
Disclosing this in a press note issued today, Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli said that during the celebration on 4th December, we will enter into two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Meghalaya and Tripura Governments for planning Cancer Screening from February 2026.
The Foundation, adds Dr Chinnababu, began with a noble mission to alleviate the burden of cancer by offering Cure, Care & Compassion to the needy. Over the years, this mission has transformed into a holistic health campaign striving to create freedom from cancer through education, early detection, timely treatment, rehabilitation, and cutting-edge research. Over the past 12 years, Grace Cancer Foundation has touched the lives of 1.4 crore individuals across 130 countries, reflecting its expanding global footprint.
The 12th Anniversary celebrations will be graced by Shri A. V. Ranganath, IPS, Commissioner of HYDRA, Government of Telangana, who will attend as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour include Dr. Shailendra Kumar Joshi, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary of Telangana, and Shri Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner, Hyderabad.
Their participation underscores the growing recognition of GCF’s work at a time when India faces an alarming rise in cancer cases—over 1.6 million in 2023, with a projected 12.8% increase by 2025.
Early detection continues to be the strongest scientific intervention for improving survival outcomes, and GCF’s model demonstrates the power of accessible and technology-enabled cancer care. In 2024 alone, GCF screened more than 61,000 individuals, leading to over 1,000 early detections. Its goal for 2025 is to reach one lakh lives through free mobile screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular risk profiling.
The anniversary event will bring together medical experts, dignitaries, public health professionals, volunteers, and supporters to spotlight the innovations, research collaborations, and community initiatives that continue to drive the Foundation’s impact.