2008
February 2008: Events: 1, Participants: >300
- Paper presentation on ‘Cherishing Freedom’ at National Seminar, Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune
March 2008: Events: 1
- Address on ‘First Breast Cancer Survivors’ Day’ at Oswal Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation, Ludhiana
- BG India Energy Challenge at Garud Machi near Pune and organized by BG India (an oil & gas company operational in 25 countries): Dr.Ritu representing WCI-TMH Charity team placed 7th among the 19 teams. The proceeds of this event went to Women’s Cancer initiative by Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
June 2008: Events: 2, Delegates: 550, Participant Countries: 32
- Paper presentation on ‘Highways beyond cancer’ at 5th World Conference on Breast Cancer (WCBCF), Winnipeg, Canada
- Presentation by Tista on her mother’s journey through breast cancer and Project Highways to Youth Forum, International Breast Cancer Conference, Canada
August 2008: Events: 1, Participants:
- World Cancer Congress 2008 of International Union against Cancer, Geneva, Switzerland
- Pre-Congress workshop on Tobacco Control by Globlink
- Pre-Congress workshop on ‘How to operate & manage Cancer Information Service (CIS) by International Cancer Information Service Group
September 2008: Events: 2, Participants:, Distance covered:
- Keynote speaker at Kolhapur address to members of Rotary, Inner Wheel, Roko Cancer & Support Group
- Inaugration of free mammography camp, Chatrapati Shahu Cancer Research Foundation, Rotary Movement, Kolhapur, Cancer Support Group and MKC-ROKO Cancer Charitable Trust
October 2008: Events: 3, Participants:, Distance covered:
- Guest of honour at The Pink Ribbon Evening, Marriot Hyderabad at Krishan Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) to celebrate a year of service by KIMS-Ushalakshmi Center for Breast Diseases (India’s first purpose-built, freestanding comprehensive breast cancer center) and kick-start Cancer month
- Dinaz fitness studio, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad: An account of Dr.Ritu’s earlier expeditions and an appeal for support for Highways Infinite’s trips to remote India
- Near Golconda Fort, Hyderabad: An address on the need to be breast-aware, dispelling cancer myths
- WCI-TMH conference at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Paper presentation on Highways Infinite at E-health, The Manthan awards, New Delhi
November 2008: Events: 1, Participants: >300
- Presentation on ‘Pratyarpan- A social entrepreneurship’ about Dr.Ritu’s life, experiences and results at IIM Ahmedabad
December 2008: Events: 1, Participants:
- Presentation at the Sakal ‘Madhurangan’ group, Kolhapur (of Sakal News Media) on the effects of breast cancer on a victim’s life and the physiological & psychological journey she undergoes
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2009
January 2009: Events: 2, Participants: >57
Hospital visits to
- Command Military Hospital
- Ward 20Command Military Hospital. Pune
February 2009: Events: 1, Participants: >60
- Interaction with and counseling patients and care givers at Hospital, at Home, at restaurants, through phone and email etc.
March 2009: Events: 3, Participants: 35
- ‘Cancer Conversation ‘Go Public’ Hosted at Highways Infinite Office Pune
Hospital visits to
- Military Hospital & support group discussion outside Pune
- Interaction with and counseling patients and care givers at Hospital, at Home, at a restaurant, through phone and email etc.
April 2009: Events: 1
- Cancer conversation at Cipla Palliative care centre, Pune
May 2009: Events: 1
- Paper presentation on ‘Infinite Highways: Beyond cancer – A driving force’ at Reach to Recovery International Breast Cancer Support Conference, Brisbane, Australia
June 2009: Events: 1
- Presentation of Highways Infinite and their work to school students at Kangaroo Island, Australia
August 2009: Events: 1
- Participated at Premier Livestrong First Global Cancer Summit organized by Lance Armstrong Foundation, Dublin, Ireland sponsored by the Lance Armstrong Foundation
October 2009: Events: 1
- Special Diwali celebration organized by Prerna Group for cancer patients at Command Military Hospital, Pune
November 2009: Events: 2
- Keynote speaker at workshop on ‘Wake up: Cancer awareness program on Breast Cancer’ organized by students of Tehmi Grant Institute of Nursing education, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune for nursing cadets and staff
- Children’s Day celebrations for pediatric patients & their parents at Prerna Hall