Pink October: Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society Spreads Breast Cancer Awareness

Chandigarh, October 17, 2026: To mark ‘Pink October’ – the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society organised a special Breast Cancer Awareness drive at the Rose Garden Underpass, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The activity highlighted the importance of early detection and encouraged collective support for women affected by the disease.
The event featured a ‘nukkad natak’ presented by the Dr Chandrashekhar Theatre Group and a musical evening by Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. Through theatre and music, the initiative conveyed a message of awareness, hope and solidarity, encouraging people to take breast cancer prevention and early detection seriously.
Renu Saigal, President, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society said that breast cancer awareness was not just about spreading information but also about encouraging women to prioritise their health, recognise the importance of timely screening and seek medical advice without hesitation.
She also highlighted the importance of compassion, awareness and collective support for women affected by breast cancer.
Speaking on the occasion, Wg Cdr Ajay Tuli (Retd.), Administrator, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society, said that the initiative aimed to bring people together for an important cause and use creative platforms to spread awareness about early detection and support for women.
Organisations that partnered with the event included - Sanjeevani Life Beyond Cancer and Paras Hospital. Divya Joshi too supported in the organisation of the activity. Residents of Chandigarh, New Chandigarh and Panchkula also participated in large numbers to make the campaign a success.
Free Cancer Detection Camp on October 26
Continuing its commitment to women's health and in memory of its Founder President, late Neelu Tuli, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society will organise a free cancer detection camp on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10 am at its centre in Sector 15, Chandigarh, opposite House No. 1257.
The camp will offer free mammography and bone density tests for women above 40 years of age. Amrit Cancer Foundation, Chandigarh, has graciously agreed to organise the camp.
Interested women above 40 years of age are requested to confirm their participation and submit their names by October 21, 2026.