Mangalore, September 30: Hundreds of people in Mangalore ran for a cause on Sunday, as city based Kasturba Medical College, organised an awareness run in association with local branch of Corporation Bank.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Joshi, the celebrity guest, was centre of attraction at the run which commenced in front of TMA Pai International Convention Centre. The runners passed through Lalbagh, PVS Circle, Bunts Hostel Circle, to reach KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle.
National-level sportsman Subramanya K M was the torchbearer of the run.
Attractive prizes were distributed for participants for the best corporate participation, best institution participation, best placard, best slogan shouting, and youngest and eldest participant who run or walk through the stretch.
On the occasion, Mr. Joshin and Mr Subramanya were also given a warm felicitation.
Speaking on the occasion Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said that there was a need to create massive awareness about heart diseases, which are increasing at an alarming rate. “Hospitals have a greater responsibility in this regard”, he said.
Mangalore City Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar appreciated the enthusiastic citizens of Mangalore for participating in the awareness run.
Mangalore North MLA Krishna J Palemar, Corporation Bank Chairman and Managing Director Ajai Kumwar were also present among others.
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