Shoolini Univ leads cancer awareness drive with YouweCan
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Solan, February 16
Shoolini University commemorated World Cancer Day 2025 with a fortnight-long series of awareness and support initiatives aimed at spreading knowledge, encouraging early detection, and fostering a strong sense of community in the fight against cancer.
The campaign, which was held in association with YouWeCan, an NGO founded by cricket star Yuvraj Singh to create awareness about cancer. The entire campaign was organised and coordinated by Mrs Poonam Nanda, Director,
The campaign commenced on February 4 with Let’s Talk: Voices of Hope, where survivors and supporters shared stories of resilience. On the same day, the university partnered with DATRI for a Stem Cell Registration Drive, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students and faculty eager to become potential lifesavers.
The momentum continued on February 5 with Stride for Life, an awareness walk across campus that energized participants with music, banners, and messages emphasizing early detection and healthy living.
Rose Day on February 7 turned the campus into a hub of awareness and compassion, as volunteers distributed roses along with key messages on cancer prevention, encouraging health-conscious pledges.
Promoting emotional well-being, the university hosted an Uplifting Spirits laughter show on February 12, bringing joy and stress relief to attendees. Students extended their outreach efforts beyond the campus by visiting the Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy (IAMD) on February 13, gifting ‘Teddies of Comfort’ to spread happiness among individuals battling health challenges.
On February 14, Act for Impact transformed the university into a vibrant fundraising hub, featuring interactive stalls that shared cancer-related facts while selling handmade goods and food items to support the cause. Taking their commitment a step further, volunteers visited Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) on February 15, engaging with patients through heartfelt conversations and small tokens of encouragement.
The campaign concluded on February 16 with an expert session on childhood cancer by Mr. Ankeet Dave, followed by a Reduce, Reuse, Rejoice closure ceremony, reinforcing the importance of sustainability in health and awareness initiatives.
Through its fortnight initiative, Shoolini University not only raised awareness but also reinforced the power of collective action, proving that small efforts can lead to significant change.
Mrs Nanda said awareness, early detection, and community support are crucial in the fight against cancer” and added that at “Shoolini University, we believe in fostering a proactive and compassionate approach to health education.”
