On World Cancer Day, DLF Cyberhub took an initiative in association with NGO Yes to Life, to unite the corporates and millennials of Gurugram in the fight against cancer. The aim is to raise awareness and educate them about the detection and treatment of the disease, which knows no borders and represents one of humanity’s most pressing and financial concerns.The event began with human chain formation by 80-100 volunteers to showcase the signs and symptoms of cancer through placards. It was followed by a session on cancer awareness to educate the millennials. Post the session, the amphitheatre at Cyberhub was turned into a ramp, showcasing ‘Fabric of Hope’ collection by Studio One.
The spotlight of the fashion show were the ten cancer warriors who modeled in designer garments to celebrate their personal victory over diagnosis and treatment to survivorship. The collection was a colorful display of ensemble and manifestation of joy each survivor wishes to spread around them. Beneath the gorgeous hair, makeup and clothes, there was a courageous survivor spirit much more beautiful than anything the audience could see from the outside.
"Cancer is still considered a taboo in our country and especially if it is of the breast, it becomes a bigger problem in terms of inhibitions surrounding the supposedly sexual organ. The purpose of making the human chain with placards of survivor stories and fashion show of the cancer warriors was to show the public that there is life beyond breast cancer and this is one form of cancer that can be cured if diagnosed early. It was heartening to see the response and hopefully we are moving towards a healthier nation” said Dr. Neeti Leekha Chhabra, Founder, Yes to Life