Hyderabad, December 14, 2024……Global Research and Cancer Education Cancer Foundation widely known as Grace Cancer Foundation celebrated 11 years of service to humanity. Honourable Govern of Telangana Shri Jishnu Dev Varma was the chief guest at a function organised at Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills in the city on Friday evening
Speaking on the occasion Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Hon’ble Governor said it was his touching moment to be part of the 11years celebration. Referring to Cancer survivors, he said Cancer Conqueror is the most apt word to use and it is inspiring.
The government has limited resources, private organizations have their own challenges. Non-profit organizations like GCF can bridge the gaps in public health and play a pivotal role.
Let no one suffer from Cancer. We hear 3G, 4G, and now 5G. But the most important G is ‘Goodness’.
He also suggested GCF to expand its footprint to the North Eastern states.
Governor along with other dignitaries unveiled the 11th Annual Report of the Grace Cancer Foundation. The Governor also felicitated supporting organizations with awards.
Giving the 11th Annual Report Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Robotic Surgical Oncologist and the founder of GRACE Cancer Foundation said Cancer is not a death sentence, but it is a conquerable challenge. Let us ensure connectivity through our goodness, he said.
As it steps into its 12th year, GCF aims to reach one lakh lives through free mobile screening for Non-Communicable Diseases said Dr Chinnababu. Its goal is to bring quality cancer screening and treatment to the doorsteps of rural communities, transforming countless lives.
Speaking further he added that GCF was started with a noble mission to alleviate the burden of Cancer. Grace Cancer Foundation was established to offer CURE, CARE, & COMPASSION for the needy. Today this mission has evolved into a holistic campaign that strives to create freedom from cancer through education, early detection, timely treatment, rehabilitation, and cutting-edge research. Over the past 11 years, it has touched the lives of 1.4 crore individuals across 130 countries. This year alone, it has reached over 61,000 people through mobile cancer screening campaigns.
Its Global Grace Cancer Run is very popular and witnessed participation from over 1.5 lakh individuals representing 130 countries.
Gautham Sawang, a former DGP of AP and a patron of GCF said he was a partner in the mission. From early diagnosis to treatment CGF is doing great work.
As a police officer, I am dedicated to serving and protecting people. As a frontline worrier, police neglect their health. So we involved every police in this drive, he added.
GCF objectives are to raise awareness and promote healthy living, support access to care and build collective commitment to fight cancer.
Some of its initiatives include Tribal Cancer Screening Programs in Odisha and Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh; Cancer Screening Initiative for Anganwadi Teachers (AWT) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWH) in Telangana State; Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Cancer Screening for Cyberabad Police Personnel; HPV Vaccination Drive in schools and colleges; HPV Screening for cervical cancer; GCF Internship Program for UG Students from abroad; Global Grace Cancer Run 2024: A Worldwide Movement Against Cancer; Collaborations and Research and Innovation