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Lotus Worldwide In Aid Of Roko Cancer Campaign

Lotus Worldwide an International Organisation supporting the underprivileged worldwide organised an event in aid of Roko Cancer Campaign at The Thistle London Heathrow Hotel on 26^th June 2010.The event was organised by Mr. Paul Riat.

Roko Cancer is emerging as a leading charity in India and UK conducting campaigns and programmes in various states of India. This is the only charity in India conducting mass awareness on cancer and early detection through its Mobile Cancer Detection Unit. It is planning its operations in south Asian countries in the future.

Hon'ble Mukul Sangma, CM of Meghalaya state visit MKC Trust , London

Dr. Sangma said in co-operation with the 'Roko Cancer' campaign, the state government has initiated several programmes for early detection and screening of cancer among women. He met Mr. A.P.S Chawla, Chairman MKC Trust, London who assured full cooperation of Roko Cancer Campaign for setting up hospitals and training institutes in Meghalaya for early detection of cancer and also training local nurses and doctors with the support of Hospitals and Institutes from London.

The delegation comprised of Mr. Rowell Lyngdoh , Deputy Chief Minister & Health Minister ,Dr. P.W. Khongjee, Parliamentary Secretary,Health, Mr. L. Rymbui, Co-Chairman, Meghalaya State Health Advisory Board,Mr. Ronnie V. Lyngdoh, Chairman, Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation, Mr. H.M. Shangpliang, OSD to CM. The Roko Cancer Trust from India was represented by Ms. Isha Bhandari, Director .According to Isha “Various possibilities are being worked out to convene the latest technologies and the information related to Cancer and Health Care in Meghalaya with the support of Roko Cancer Campaign to reach out to the population at large”.

Breast Cancer Awareness Drive

Globus Initiates "Breast Cancer Awareness Drive" as part of their women's festival called "Life Is beautiful" in Assosiation with Roko Cancer Charitable Trust. This awareness will be done from7^th May - 30^th May 2010 at their 25 stores on various locations of India. It is estimated that around 757000 persons are being aware by this Breast Cancer Awareness Drive.

FIRST MOBILE CANCER DETECTION Unit Launched for cancer screening campaign for the state of Meghalaya on 15th April 2010 at 11 am at Civil Hospital Shillong. Meghalaya is the first Indian State to launch a cancer screening campaign for the entire state.

A Photographic Portrayal of THE ‘REAL WOMEN OF INDIA' In Support Of ROKO CANCER CAMPAIGN by Lesley J Saunders on 8 March 2010, at The Art Mall,5 Shivaji Marg, Najafgarh Road, New Delhi.