365telugu.com online news,Mumbai, 25 September 2025: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., a global innovation-driven healthcare company, has partnered with Pinkathon, India’s largest women’s run, to raise awareness about breast cancer and women’s health. The 10th edition of the Mumbai Pinkathon is scheduled for 21st December 2025 at MMRDA Grounds, BKC.
The collaboration, titled Zydus Pinkathon, will span six major cities—Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai—during the 2025–26 season, engaging over 30,000 women nationwide. The initiative emphasizes the importance of early detection of breast cancer through regular self-breast examinations.
Event Unveiling
The event was officially unveiled by Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences; Meha Patel, Vice-Chairperson of Zydus Foundation; Milind Soman, actor and fitness icon, and Founder of Pinkathon; and Ankita Konwar, Founder of Invincible Women. The leaders highlighted the event’s mission to encourage women to prioritize their health and the critical role of early detection in saving lives.
“With the Easiest Exam campaign, we empower women with the knowledge that a simple 3-minute self-exam each month can be life-saving. Joining hands with Pinkathon allows us to reach more women, raise awareness, and inspire action in the fight against breast cancer,” said Dr. Sharvil Patel.
Milind Soman added, “At Pinkathon, we aim to help every woman take charge of her health and fitness. With Zydus as the Title Partner, we are expanding this mission nationwide, creating a platform that not only raises awareness but drives meaningful action for women’s health.”
Meha Patel highlighted the societal impact:
“A woman is central to her family’s wellbeing. Awareness about self-breast exams can save millions of lives in India, as early detection is critical to fight the rising cases of breast cancer. ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivaar’ is the mantra we wish to propagate.”
Event Details and Participation
The Mumbai Pinkathon will feature multiple categories for all fitness levels, including 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, and ultra-distances of 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, as well as a 100 km relay under the Invincible Women initiative. Registrations are open for all categories.
Over the next nine months, the Zydus Pinkathon will travel to Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, reaching tens of thousands of women to promote breast cancer awareness.
Tackling Breast Cancer in India
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. In India, over 2 lakh women are diagnosed annually, and every 8 minutes a woman dies due to late-stage detection. Early diagnosis is treatable, and the Easiest Exam campaign encourages women to perform a quick 3-minute self-breast exam regularly.
The second edition of the Easiest Exam campaign will launch in October, coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign will include awareness drives, podcasts, interactions with breast cancer survivors, on-ground events, and expert dialogues with oncologists. It aims to dispelling myths, addressing stigma, and celebrating stories of resilience and hope among breast cancer warriors.