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Brain Tumours are the second largest cause of cancer related deaths worldwide and unfortunately we all know very little about this deadly disease. As part of awareness campaign on different health issues, Fortis Foundation organized a Brain Tumour Awareness March in association with Delhi Neurological Association on 31st October 2010 in New Delhi which coincided with the start of the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week.

The march aimed at raising awareness of the public on brain tumours, which is the most scaring diagnosis a person and his family will ever experience, but accurate knowledge on this deadly disease is what will help to fight this disease and the fear associated with it.

This walk was flagged off by Smt. Kiran Walia, Hon'ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Delhi Government. The march started at Maulana Azad Medical College and culminated at the Gandhi Samadhi in Rajghat.

About 400 people from different walks of life – doctors & nurses from hospitals across Delhi/NCR including all the Fortis Healthcare facilities, patients & their families, non-profit organizations, individuals, etc. participated in this awareness creating initiative.

More than 100 Fortisians gathered for the march to support the cause and showcase their solidarity & commitment towards creating awareness on health issues.

The march culminated with a poster competition on Brain Tumour by young children from different schools in Delhi followed by a public lecture in the auditorium of G. B. Pant Hospital. Refreshments were also arranged for all participants.

It never hurts to spread the message for a cause……………