Mysuru: Columbia Asia Hospital Mysore, in association with Sports and Beyond, is organising a 10-km challenge run with the theme “Give Way to Save Life” on February 25. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and educate citizens about the importance of giving way to ambulances on the roads. The event will be flagged off at Manasagangotri Clock Tower.
O P Jaisha is joining hands with Columbia Asia for this campaign to increase awareness and educate citizens about the importance of giving way to ambulances on the roads. O P Jaisha, who represented India in the Rio Olympics, is an Indian track and field athlete from Kerala. She is the current national record holder in the marathon, a distinction she achieved by clocking 2:34:43 at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing. She is also a former national record holder in the 3000 meters steeplechase.
“Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru is glad to initiate this social awareness drive and we are sure this would bring a major adherence among the citizens of Mysuru. Through this initiative we request everyone to be sensitive towards an ambulance, by letting it pass first, and spread awareness to support the cause”, said Dr. Uthappa, Consultant Nephrologist and Dr. Maqsood, Neurosurgeon, Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru.
Patients of Columbia Asia who have gone through joint replacement, open heart and other major surgeries in Columbia Asia will be a part of this run and will be separately honoured.
The run will have three categories 10k timed run, 5k open run and a focused 3k run for the kids of today and future citizens of the country. For more information, registrations and discounts, please check out the following link:http://mysuru.10kchallengerun.com/ or visit Townscript to book your registration at: https://www.townscript.com/e/mysore-10k-challenge-run040021 or Call 8884655366. Those interested should register their names on or before February 18.
