Brahmananda Narayana Multispeciality Hospital ( BNMH) is organising a walkathon to create awareness about cancer among the citizens on February 4 (Sunday). The participants include corporate and media houses, educational institutions, healthcare professionals, government bodies, eminent clubs, and societies. The walkathon will be flagged off by Dr Shukla Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor, Kolhan University, and Aruna Mishra (world boxing champion), Dr Ragini Singh (social reformer). Walkathon will start at 6:30 AM from Modi Park, Near JRD tata Sports complex, Bistupur and will follow the route in order of Straight Mile Road and then converge back at Modi Park. “We are expecting over 3000 people from all age groups to participate in the walkathon”,said Venkateshwarlu Marapaka, facility director .
“We intend to create awareness among masses on the importance of preventive healthcare through this walkathon,” he added.