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28 Children
Treated

2023, 1st Edition

Event Participant

55 Children
Treated

2024, 2nd Edition

42 Children

42 Children
Treated

2025, 3rd Edition

Cause

The Purpose

  • The goal of this awareness run is to raise funds for the medical treatment of underprivileged children.

  • Many families struggle to afford life-saving surgeries for Congenital Heart Disease and cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and medicines.

  • We invite you to partner with us as a CSR / Sponsorship Partner to support treatment, medicines, and post-care for children in need.

  • Even a small partnership can create a big impact in the lives of these families.

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Prevalence of
Congenital Heart
Disease (CHD) in India

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    While you’re reading this, there is a Child born with Congenital Heart Disease

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    The Birth prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease is 9 out of 1000

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    The estimated number of Children born with CHD in India is more than 250,000 per year

Heart Disease
Childhood Cancers

Prevalence of Childhood
Cancers in India

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    In India an estimate of 70,000 children get Diagnosed of Cancer every year.

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    Proportion of Childhood Cancers relative to cancers in all age groups varies between 0.7% and 4.4% in the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Cancer Registry 2012 – 2016

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    Childhood Cancer have high cure rates of 80-85% depending upon the type of Cancer.

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Why September

World Heart Day
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    World Heart Day is a global event that occurs on the 29th September.

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    The day is Celebrated by organizing various activities and awareness events Globally to raise awareness about the Heart Diseases and its preventive measures.

Cancer Awerness
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    Every year September is Childhood Cancer awareness Month.

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    Supporting Children with Cancer and their Families Worldwide. Improving Access to Treatment and Care

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    Encourages everyone to Go Gold during September in honor and in memory of Children with Cancer.

GKNM Hospital Paediatric Expertise

  • Every year, our dedicated Pediatric Oncology team treats around 100 to 150 children for cancer.

  • Our Cardiac Centre performs approximately 500 device closures and 500 open-heart surgeries annually for children with congenital heart defects.

  • With an expert team of doctors and specially trained staff, GKNM Hospital is committed to providing children with the best possible quality of life.

  • Only a few centres across India have the infrastructure and outcomes that match this level of pediatric care.

Run with Purpose: All you need to know

  • Date: Sunday, 27th September, 2026

  • Venue: Mani.Hr.Sec.School Ground, Pappanaichenpalayam, Coimbatore.

  • Time: 5.30 A.M.

  • Distance: 1, 3, 5 & 10 KM

  • Registration Fees

    1 & 3 KM :   Rupee500 /- (onwards)

    5 KM :   Rupee600 /-

    10 KM :   Rupee700 /-

  • Age Criteria

    1 & 3 KM :   All Age Groups
    (Kids, Families & Wheelchair)

    5 KM :   12 to 18 yrs (Boys & Girls)
    Above 18 yrs (Men & Women)

    10 KM
    (Timed Run)
    :   18 to 39 yrs (Men & Women)
    Above 40 yrs (Men & Women)

Runner's rewards

T Shirts

T-Shirt

medal

Medal

Bib

Chest bib

Certificate

E-Certificate

Breakfast

Breakfast

Partners

Platinum Sponsor

LMW

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

LMW

Silver Sponsor

Hospitality Partner

Timing Partner

Digital Partner

Supported by

GKNMH UPAKARA

Healing Tiny Hearts Kids Can Win

G.K.N.M Hospital a unit of The Kuppuswamy Naidu Charity Trust for Education & Medical Relief started its service to the community in the year 1952. The hospital which started with 50 bed Women and Children Hospital in 1952 is now a 650 bed multi-specialty hospital. We are committed towards Humane Healthcare by offering high quality care at affordable costs. With advanced Surgical & Medical Facilities, the Hospital strives to provide effective and efficient Health Care Services to the Community.

  • “GKNMH UPAKARA” fund is created to accept donation / contributions under CSR Scheme from Individuals / Public / Companies.

  • To Provide financial assistance to Children with Heart defects and Cancers for their Medical Treatment.

  • The payment shall be made by Cheque / DD in favour of “The Kuppuswamy Naidu Charity Trust for Education and Medical Relief” payable at Coimbatore.

  • Donations / Contributions only from India

  • These Donations are eligible for the exemption u/sec. 80G of the Income Tax Act.

  • Bank details for Sponsorship

    NEFT Transfer: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Skanda Square, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore,
    A/c No: 1510194800 ,
    IFSC Code: KKBK0000491,
    PAN No: AAATT1479L.

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Disclaimer

  • Above details not applicable for Registering Purpose

  • These Donations are eligible for the exemptions u/ sec. 80G of the Income Tax Act.
    (*80g is applicable only for donations not for Individual Runners)

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