SLG Hospitals to hold ‘5K Running & Cycling’ event to raise awareness on deadly effects of tobacco on Health
Hyderabad, May 26th, 2022: SLG Hospitals, one of the leading healthcare facilities in the city, will be conducting a ‘5K Running & Cycling’ event on Sunday, May 29th, to raise awareness on the ill and deadly effects of tobacco on the health of people. The event is being organized to commemorate ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31st. Shri. K P Vivekananda, MLA, Quthbullapur Assembly Constituency, will be present as the chief guest to inaugurate the event, along with Mr. Dandu Siva Rama Raju, CMD, SLG Hospitals and other dignitaries.
The event is being organized in association with Happy Hyderabad Cycling Club and Hyderabad Cycling Group. The event will start at 6 a.m. from the SLG Hospitals campus and will go around Nizampet area, before concluding at the hospital premises. Entry for the event is free, and enthusiasts who wish to take part can register their names by 9133339498 or 9912071202. All registered participants will be given a free t-shirt, and breakfast for all will be arranged at the hospital premises.
Commenting on the event, Mr. D V S Soma Raju, Executive Director, SLG Hospitals said, “Smoking tobacco is a fad for many people these days, including many women and children! And even before they realize, tobacco would have had an adverse effect on the health of those who smoke and those who live with these smokers. SLG Hospitals believe in prevention over cure and has remained at the forefront to create awareness on various ailments, its causes, and possible prevention methods. We are happy to partner with these cycling groups and welcome all enthusiasts who will join hands with us to spread awareness on the problem.”
More than 350 cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts are expected to participate the event that will start with a morning fitness regimen at the hospital campus. Also present at the event will be Shri. Shambipur Ravi, Member of Legislative Council; along with Smt. Kolan Neela Gopal Reddy, Mayor of Nizampet Municipal Corporation; Shri Agam Pandu Mudiraj Coprporator 16th division Nizampet; and Shri Agam Raju, Corporator, 17th Division, Nizampet Municipality.
About SLG Hospitals:
SLG Hospitals is located at Bachupally, Nizampet, Hyderabad. It is constructed to 999 patient care beds in various specialties with all the necessary medical infrastructure for a holistic medical care its preventive healthcare division offers screening programs for all age groups to identify potential health risks reloaded to current lifestyle, personal or family medical history.