Rotaract Bangalore JP Nagar Raises ₹3 Lakh for Breast Cancer Research
Bangalore: The Rotaract Club of Bangalore JP Nagar raised ₹3 lakh to support cancer treatment and breast cancer research through Party in Pink 5.0, the fifth edition of its flagship Zumba fundraiser, held at SSMRV College in Jayanagar 4th T Block on October 11. More than 200 people took part in the event, which began at 7.30 am. Aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness, early detection and access to treatment, the event was led by project chair Rtr. Manish S Chikmath, with Rtr. Karthik M S and Rtr. Drishti Mishra as co-chairs. The guests included Rtn. Dr. Harini Ravindranath, District Governor-Elect, Rotary International District 3191; Lt Cdr Sanjay Venkatesh (Retd.); Ananya Bhat, Filmfare Award South-winning playback singer known for her songs in KGF; and Dr. Kanyadhara Lohita Krishna, Consultant Surgical Oncologist specialising in breast cancer and tumour biology. Chartered in 2021 under Rotary International District 3191, the club is a youth-led service organisation. It has undertaken more than 300 projects and contributed over 7,500 volunteering hours across healthcare, education, menstrual hygiene and environmental initiatives, and has received around 40 awards.





