Overwhelming response for IFL Cancer Awareness Program
Indian Frontliners (IFL) recently organized a “Cancer Awareness Program” at the Hotel Vasantha Bhavan, Mahboula.
After a Meet and Greet over tea and snacks, Mrs Rajalakshmi welcomed the gathering. This was followed by the singing of national anthems of Kuwait and India and presentation of bouquets to eminent guests, following which the main program started.
Madhulika introduced Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Awardee and eminent Oncologist from the Kuwait Cancer Control Center, Dr Susovana Sujit Nair, who was the keynote speaker for the evening. Dr Susovana led the audience through an audio visual presentation on the incidence and likely causes of cancer.
She made the gathering aware of common symptoms of various types of cancer and emphasized the importance of regular checkups. She was a convincing advocate of bringing about lifestyle changes in order to prevent cancer and also shared her insights on how cancer need not mean catastrophe and how early detection is crucial to a cure.
At the end of the presentation, IFL President Mrs Ananthi Natarajan and former president A. N. Natarajan honoured Dr Susovana. IFL also honoured Dr Hythar Ali, Chairman – TVS Hyder Group for receiving “Life Time Achievement Award” from World Tamil Organization (UK) at the House of Commons of the British Parliament, London.
Dr Asad Khan, GM and Managing Partner – Kuwait Swedish Cleaning Services was honoured by the IFL team for receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the United Nation University of Global Peace, USA and for being awarded by the Humanity First Foundation.
IFL also honoured Harjeet Sawhney, Country Manager – Air India and the IFL team members, Arumugam and Mrs Priya Ambalavanan who are relocating from Kuwait; for their support and dedicated community service.
Event was compered by Mrs Rajalakshmi and supported by Mrs Madhulika Mohata, Mrs Rathichitra Muralidharan, Mrs Premika and Mrs Vijayapriya Ramanan.