Hyderabad, May 09, 2025 — GRACE (Global Research and Cancer Education) Cancer Foundation on Friday announced the 8th edition of Quambiant Developers Global Grace Cancer Run (GGCR)–2025, powered by Evernorth, the world’s largest Cancer Awareness Run, at a launch function held at Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
The theme for the edition is “Run for Grace and Screen for Life”
The run will be organised by the Hyderabad-based non-profit Grace Cancer Foundation, which has been working for 11 years to alleviate the cancer burden through Education, Early Detection, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Research.
Dr. Alagu Varsini, IAS, Secretary, Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), was the Chief Guest, while Ms. Shilpa Reddy—Mrs. India, a model, entrepreneur, fashion designer, and socialite, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The dignitaries were joined by Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant, Robotic Surgical Oncologist and Founder of Grace Cancer Foundation, along with a host of doctors, runners, and volunteers. Mr. Sujatha Rao, Dr Prameela China Babu, Mr. Vijay, Mr. Yogendranath, Bharanendra Nallamotu, Ashok Venkatachalam and others graced the occasion.
Addressing the gathering of over 200 participants after unveiling the event poster, Dr. Alagu Varsini said she found the initiative very genuine and a need of the hour. We have engaged 70,000 girls during the National Cancer Week to create awareness about cancer. We will see that 10,000 girls students of the TGSWREIS participate in the run. We should talk about cancer openly and freely, she said.
Ms. Shilpa Reddy, in her remarks, said, there are a few things which are non-negotiable in life. And that good diet. We should take the right diet. Our food can be both poisonous and medicine. Make food medicine by taking the right food. Avoid eating packaged food which contains a lot of preservatives and synthetics. Another important non-negotiable thing in our lives is sleep, a good amount of sleep. Avoid taking toxins, listen to your body, she said.
Today all can’t afford to go for early detection tests of cancer. You may gift somebody a test., she said.
In his welcome address, Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli shared the vision behind the event: “The Run aims to make a meaningful impact by raising cancer awareness, promoting physical activity as a preventive measure, and enabling access to free doorstep cancer screening for the underprivileged.”
The 8th Global Grace Cancer Run will take place on 12th October, 2025 in hybrid mode—both Physical and Virtual. The physical run will be held at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, with over 30,000 to 40,000 runners, including 10,000 students from Navodaya schools, expected to be locally informed by Bharanendra Nallamotu.
The event features three race categories: 2K, 5K, and 10 K.
Participants can register (please insert URL) online by paying a nominal fee:
- ₹600 for 2K
- ₹800 for 5K
- ₹1200 for 10K
Corporate supporters include Quambiant Developers, Evernorth, and Ryan, who are backing the cause.
The proceeds will fund mobile cancer screenings for underserved communities, to screen one lakh lives for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDS) and deliver doorstep healthcare to rural India.
Over the past 11 years, the initiative has impacted 1.4 crore people across 130 countries. The Foundation’s programs range from:
- Tribal Cancer Screening in Odisha and Araku Valley
- Cancer checks for Anganwadi staff in Telangana
- Screening for Cyberabad police personnel
- HPV vaccinations and screenings in educational institutions
- Internship programs for international students
- Collaborative research and innovations
The 7th edition drew an overwhelming 1.5 lakh runners from 130 countries, making it a truly global movement.
Join the Movement. Save Lives.
Cancer doesn’t discriminate—it can affect anyone, anywhere. By participating in the Global Grace Cancer Run–2025, you’re not just running—you’re running for a cause. Your steps will help fund free cancer screenings for thousands of underprivileged individuals, bringing hope and early detection to those who need it most. This is more than an event; it’s a global movement spanning 130 countries, driven by compassion and the commitment to fight cancer together. Let’s lace up not just for ourselves, but for the lives we can touch. Run for awareness. Run for prevention. Run for change.
Cancer is no longer a death sentence—if detected early, it is curable. Early detection is the most powerful weapon we have. Regular screenings and awareness can save lives. Awareness is the first step toward prevention and cure. Many lives are lost not because of cancer, but because it was discovered too late. You may not run for yourself, but you can run for someone who can’t. Every step you take helps bring screening and care to people who otherwise have no access. 1 in 9 Indians is at risk of developing cancer in their lifetime. Participation in awareness initiatives like this run can make a real difference in shifting that statistic, Dr. Chinna Babu added in his closing remarks.
Please log in to www.gracecancerrun.com for online registration.