CM Vasundhara Raje Flags off Cancer Out Campaign at Jaipur’s SMS Stadium

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje launched the Cancer Out Campaign at Jaipur’s SMS Stadium on 11^th May just before the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. This campaign is an initiative by the state government, National Cancer Grid, Indian Cancer Society, and Indian Dental Association in Rajasthan.

Just before the match, CM Raje also presented a momento to Chennai Super Kings Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. CM Raje donned a pink saree at the event as the Rajasthan Royals players sported a pink jersey to promote the idea of early cancer screening. A photograph from the event from tweeted by Raje whereby she expressed delight on being a part of the program.

I congratulate @rajasthanroyals, @tatatrusts, #NationalCancerGrid, #IndianCancerSociety and #IndianDentalAssociation for bringing to #Rajasthan the #CancerOut initiative – which urges early cancer screening. It was a pleasure to be part of it today. pic.twitter.com/BLVXRBdD3X

— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) May 11, 2018

Talking about the campaign, it aims at spreading awareness about early screening of cancer as it can help reduce the effects of the disease, if detected at an early stage. Ideally, every person must get screened for cancer on an annual basis. But sadly, most of the cancer patients approach the doctors when they are at the last stage of cancer that leaves a very little scope for their treatment.

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It was a special match for Royals as the team played in especially designed jerseys with the blend of three shades-pink, teal, and burgundy. The color pink signified breast cancer, while teal and burgundy signified cervical and oral cancer with a message of spreading awareness about early cancer screening.

Rajasthan Royals players namely Ajinkya Rahane, Heinrich Klaseen, and Krishnappa Gowtham even got themselves screened for cancer at SMS Hospital, one day before the match.

The Royals were able to defeat the Super Kings by 4 wickets in a nail biting match with the help of Jos Butler’s unbeaten score of 95. The team also beat Mumbai Indians in the game played on 13^th May and is now going to compete with Kolkata on 15^th May. As of now SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are at first and second position in the IPL Points table.