Apollo Cancer Centre Celebrates ‘Rose Day’ to mark the spirit of life, love and happiness.
- Apollo Cancer Institute has joined hands to show appreciation to the patient families and donors who have struggled together to achieve miracle cures.
Chennai, 21st
Sept 2019:
Apollo Cancer Centre, Teynampet observed Rose Day to spread the message that cancer is conquerable. Actor S.J Surya, Actor Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, Actor Sathish, Actor Mime
Gopi, Actor Dharshan, Director Parthiban Desingu and Director Mohan Raja visited
and interacted with the patients and gifted roses that marks the spirit of
life, love and happiness.
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(L
to R) Director Parthiban Desingu; Actor S.J Surya, Actor
Sathish: Actor Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, Actor Dharshan, Dr. Revathy Raj, Senior Consultant
Pediatric Hematologist with Child Patient
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Rose Day is a celebration of life for
cancer patients, perpetrated in the name of Melinda Rose, a Canadian born
14-year-old, who, though herself afflicted with cancer, spent her time
spreading cheer and happiness all around her.
The courage, endurance and
the spirit of children who have fought valiantly against cancer is celebrated
each year on Rose Day, on the 22nd of September all over the world.
Cancer survivors at Apollo Cancer Institute shared experiences of their fight
against cancer and elaborated on how positive attitude, will power and strong
support from family, friends & society played a crucial role in their
recovery.
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(L
to R)Actor Mime Gopi; Director Mohan Raja with Patient
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(L
to R) Director Parthiban Desingu; Actor S.J Surya, Actor
Sathish with Child patient
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Speaking during the occasion Dr.
Revathy Raj, Senior Consultant Pediatric Hematologist, Apollo Cancer Center,
Said, “Each day we are inspired by the courage and optimism that our children
show during their battlebattle against cancer. We are now poised to provide not
just cure but intact survival. Over 80% of childhood cancers are curable and we
should be partners to give each child a chance.” 💢💢
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