FLO, the women’s e wing of FICCI, joined hands with Apollo Cancer Centre for India’s First Virtual Duathlon – Apollo D2D. Dr Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals along with Ms Jeyasree Ravi, Chairperson FICCI Flow- Chennai Chapter, Founder, Sri Palam Silks and Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals & Immediate past President FICCI participated in the duathlon event along with 50 other members from FLO. Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 aims to create awareness, support and raise funds for the treatment of childhood cancers.
FLO was established in 1983, as a division of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and industry (FICCI) which is the apex body of industry and commerce in India. The event was flagged off by Mr. Harshad Reddy, Director, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre and Neville J. Bilimoria, Founder of D2D Marathon Neville Endeavours Foundation.
In addition to raising awareness around Pediatric Cancer, Apollo’s Dawn to Dusk (D2D) Duathlon also promotes the need for a healthy lifestyle to ensure a future with less cancer risk. All funds raised through Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 will go towards the treatment of young cancer patients, identified by our team of oncologists, giving them hope, a chance to live and be the future we can all proudly look forward to.
Sharing her thoughts, Dr. Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, said “ApolloD2D Duathlon was envisaged to strengthen India’s fight against cancer. Therefore, Apollo Cancer Centres and Neville Endeavours Foundation (NEF) joined hands to heighten awareness and garner support for the treatment of underprivileged pediatric cancer patients. It is our responsibility that we persevere to ensure that every child has the opportunity to bloom to their fullest, as they represent our nation’s future. Today, I am very grateful to all the wonderful members of FICCI-FLO who have joined us to support this cause. I would also request everyone to participate, cross the finish line and give a child, new hope!”
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals & Immediate past President FICCI, said, “I would like to extend my gratitude to all the wonderful women from FICCI-FLO who are here to support & participate in the Apollo D2D Duathlon. Special thanks to Ms Jeyasree Ravi. We encourage more participation in the coming days and hope together we can build more awareness about Childhood cancer and raise funds for their treatments.”
Sharing her thoughts, Ms. Jeyasree Ravi, Chairperson FICCI Flow- Chennai Chapter, Founder, Sri Palam Silks, said “It gives me great pleasure in supporting a dear friend of mine in this very noble endeavor of theirs. Childhood cancer is indeed an important issue that needs to be addressed so that our leaders of tomorrow are safe & healthy. I would also like to express my gratitude to all the members from FLO who have joined me here today for this honorable cause.”
In India, most children have the obstacle of not having access to proper resources and treatment, resulting in higher mortality rates. Apollo Cancer Centres aims to close this survival gap by raising funds to support and aid children with Pediatric cancers, by allocating the needed resources and giving access to life-saving treatment. The proceeds from Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 will directly go into addressing the need of the hour and securing a future for these children.
Apollo D2D – is an initiative by like-minded souls with a dual vision – to contribute to a cause, while promoting a healthier lifestyle through running and cycling. The event is organized by Apollo Cancer Centres & Neville Endeavours Foundation and supported by Apollo Hospitals. Registrations are open till 13th November 2021.
To participate in the Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021, participants have to register on the website https://www.apollod2d.com The participants can register and complete the race on their own within 15th October to 14th November 2021. The participants can run, walk, or cycle to cover the distance of 3KM – 125 KM at their own pace and location of their choice. People can choose to cycle or run or both. The participants can use simple watch or stopwatch to note their time or can go for GPS watches, smart-watches, or activity tracking apps on smartphones.
