The goal of this awareness run is to raise funds for the medical treatment of underprivileged children.
Route Map
28 Children
Treated
2023, 1st Edition
55 Children
Treated
2024, 2nd Edition
42 Children
Treated
2025, 3rd Edition
The Purpose
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Many families struggle to afford life-saving surgeries for Congenital Heart Disease and cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and medicines.
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We invite you to partner with us as a CSR / Sponsorship Partner to support treatment, medicines, and post-care for children in need.
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Even a small partnership can create a big impact in the lives of these families.
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
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.
Why September
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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.
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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
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Every year, our dedicated Pediatric Oncology team treats around 100 to 150 children for cancer.
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Our Cardiac Centre performs approximately 500 device closures and 500 open-heart surgeries annually for children with congenital heart defects.
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With an expert team of doctors and specially trained staff, GKNM Hospital is committed to providing children with the best possible quality of life.
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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
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Date: Sunday, 27th September, 2026
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Venue: Mani.Hr.Sec.School Ground, Pappanaichenpalayam, Coimbatore.
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Time: 5.30 A.M.
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Distance: 1, 3, 5 & 10 KM
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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-Shirt
Medal
Chest bib
E-Certificate
Breakfast
