The Paterson Cancer Center organised a cancer awareness programme for school children in connection with its ninth anniversary celebrations.
Inaugurated on June 19, 2003, Paterson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer care center which turned nine, earlier this year.
As many as 600 school children from Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur districts and Chennai participated in the programme.
The welcome address was delivered by S Vijayaraghavan, managing director, Paterson Cancer Center, while the event was inaugurated by Justice R S Ramanathan of the Madras High Court.
Ramanathan emphasised the importance of honesty and sincerity in order to be successful in life.
Udaya Shankar, State Coordinator – Schools, who represented D Sabitha, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, appreciated the efforts of the institute and insisted on such awareness programmes to be conducted in every district of Tamil Nadu.
N Kamini, IPS, Commandant — TSP XIII Battalion, delivered the special address and encouraged the children. He said, they are special messengers and have to disseminate what they learn to their families, classmates and society.
R Surendran, MS, MNAMS, former director - Gastroenterology, Stanley Medical College, delivered the presidential address.
He also interacted with the children sharing his experiences and achievements. He emphasised that with hard work and dedication, one can be what one aspires to be.
Florent C Pariera, general manager, Kalaignar TV, insisted that children should have a focused-approach towards reaching their goal. A vote of thanks was proposed by J V Ramani, trustee, Cancer Alleviation Foundation.
The children were greeted by the cancer ambassadors (treated cancer patients who are free of disease), who encouraged and instilled confidence in them that cancer is curable.
Also, Sethu of Vijay TV fame, performed a mime act for the participants.
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