Cricket Match for a Cause: MAHE Manipal and Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai Raise Cancer Awareness
Manipal May 15, 2023: A friendly cricket match between MAHE Manipal and Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai teams was played on 14th May 2023
The captivating event was organized by the esteemed Department of Surgical Oncology of Kasturba Medical College and Hospital Manipal, with a powerful slogan guiding their mission: “Together we fight.” The overarching objective was to ignite public awareness about the scourge of cancer and highlight the availability of comprehensive treatments that promise hope for all.
Under the esteemed leadership of Lft Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of MAHE, Manipal, the team of doctors from MAHE Manipal stood united in their pursuit of victory on the cricket field. Their opponents, the Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai team, were skillfully led by Dr. Shailesh V Shrikande, the Deputy Director of Tata Memorial Hospital. Beyond the boundaries of the game, these healthcare professionals embarked on a collective effort to shed light on the significance of early detection and prompt treatment in combating cancer.
The match served as a powerful platform to convey an important message to the public: cancer, once diagnosed and treated in its early stages, is now entirely curable. By dispelling misconceptions and raising awareness, the organizers aimed to inspire a proactive approach towards Cancer, empowering individuals to seek timely medical intervention that can make all the difference.
