Manipal, 09 th May 2022: Manipal Academy of Higher Education organised a marathon called
'MANIPAL FIT-A-THON' on account of “Mother’s Day (8 th May 2022) “for its staff , students and
individuals. The event aimed at creating awareness on breast and cervical cancer with the theme
“Giving up is not an option”. 'MANIPAL FIT-A-THON' was organised in collaboration with the FITVIB
(Fitness club of KMC), VSO (Volunteer Services Organization), and MRC (Manipal Runners Club).
The event included a Saree run for women (3 km-free), a Marathon (5 km and 10 km) and a Fun
Fiesta at KMC, Greens. Over a Thousand students and faculties participated in it. The participants
consisted of people from a variety of age groups from young students to senior citizens who were 83
years old.
Ms Shreema Priyadarshini, Athlete – National Gold Medallist and has represented India for
Common Wealth games attended the event
Speaking about the successful organisation of MANIPAL FIT-A-THON Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor,
Manipal Academy of Higher Education said, “The theme of MANIPAL FIT-A-THON is “Giving up is not
an option”. We admire the resilience of women who are fighting breast and cervical cancer. These
diseases have been plaguing millions of women in the country. With an aim to draw attention &
awareness towards these health issues, we decided to organise MANIPAL FIT-A-THON on Mother’s
Day. We are extremely pleased to see people coming out in huge numbers and participating in the
event”
Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education said “We are
extremely glad to see such enthusiastic participation from students, faculty and individuals of all ages
alike in this event. Women’s health is an issue that needs to be brought to the forefront. Through
MANIPAL FIT-A-THON, we aimed to create awareness about breast and cervical cancer. This has
been a stand out event in coincide with Mother’s day”
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