365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad, December 5, 2025:Grace Cancer Foundation (GCF), a leading non-profit in the FinTech sector, marked its 12th Anniversary yesterday at the Forum Hall, Hotel Daspalla, Jubilee Hills. The event celebrated the Foundation’s evolution into a global movement dedicated to cancer awareness, early detection, treatment support, and research.
The celebration was graced by Shri A.V. Ranganath, IPS, Commissioner of HYDRAA, Government of Telangana, as Chief Guest, alongside Dr. Shailendra Kumar Joshi, IAS (Retd.), and Shri Gareth Wynn Owen, British Deputy High Commissioner, Hyderabad, as Guests of Honour.
GCF Expands Global Footprint with New MoUs
Founded by Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Surgical & Robotic Oncologist at Yashoda Hospital, the Foundation announced a major expansion. Dr. Sunkavalli revealed that GCF has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Governments of Meghalaya and Tripura to launch free cancer screening programmes starting in February 2026.
Dr. Sunkavalli highlighted GCF’s mission to offer “Cure, Care & Compassion,” noting that the organization has impacted the lives of 1.4 crore individuals across 130 countries over the past 12 years.
HYDRAA Chief Draws Parallel: “We Too Are Surgeons”
In a striking address to the 200-plus gathering, Chief Guest A.V. Ranganath drew a parallel between GCF’s work and his own, stating:
“We, too, are no less than surgeons. We at HYDRAA are also surgeons, removing tumours from society, saving public property from encroachers. We are working to protect public property for a safe, secure and sustainable city.”
Ranganath lauded Dr. Chinnababu’s efforts toward a cancer-free society while detailing HYDRAA’s success in protecting public assets. He announced that HYDRAA has successfully reclaimed public property valued at ₹60,000 crore in its 15 months of existence. Buoyed by public support, the Commissioner set an ambitious target to reclaim property worth ₹1 lakh crore in the next year.
Focus on Early Detection and Future Goals
The need for accessible healthcare was underscored by the alarming rise in India’s cancer cases, with over 1.6 million cases reported in 2023. Early detection remains the most powerful tool for improving survival outcomes.
2024 Impact: GCF successfully screened over 61,000 individuals, leading to more than 1,000 early detections.
2025 Goal: The Foundation aims to reach one lakh lives through free mobile screening for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.
Both Dr. Shailendra Kumar Joshi and Shri Gareth Wynn Owen praised GCF for its grassroots initiatives in bringing cancer awareness and screening to the masses. The anniversary concluded with the presentation of an annual report and the unveiling of a new annual newsletter.