ANAIKA means 'Complete' and 'Powerful.' Models depicted woman as all powerful and invincible.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Vijay Anand Reddy said, women are the most important part of the family, society and the nation. They should not neglect their health. Be cautious of warning symptoms.
Hyderabad, International Women's Day, March 8th, 2019: Cure Foundation and Apollo Cancer Hospital hosted a fashion show – 'ANAIKA', to create awareness on Women health & empowerment at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.
The Fashion show had four sequences based on different themes to depict womanhood, their wellness and women empowerment.
Conquerors & Avengers: The women Cancer Survivors and the Cancer Specialists walked on the ramp, hand in hand to convey the message that Cancer is curable.
Wellness had models with placards spreading the word on Cancer Prevention, emphasizing exercise, avoiding Tobacco, healthy eating habits, lifestyle modifications, etc.
Women Achievers had prominent women achievers who are role models and inspiration to women. Participants included Ms Ajita Reddy (Director, Hamstech), Ms Asmita Marwah (Fashion Designer), Ms Charulatha Acharya (w/o Maha Vir Chakra Major Padmapani Acharya), Ms Deepika Reddy (Classical Dancer), Ms Kiran Uniyal (Martial Arts, Guinness World Record Holder), Ms Meghana Reddy (Rhythmic Gymnast), Ms Rekha Reddy (Iqebana), Ms Samantha Reddy (Entrepreneur), Ms Sangita Reddy (Jt Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group), Dr Shashi Reddy (Principal, OMC), Ms Shilpa Reddy (Fashion Designer, Former Mrs. India), Ms Swati Lakra (IPS, SHE teams Chief), Ms Uma Chigurupati (Marathon runner & Entrepreneur) and Ms Yogita Rana (IAS).
A fourteen-year-old brave Cancer survivor was crowned on the occasion for her indomitable spirit in combating the disease.
Cancer in women is highly curable, and their survival from cancer is much higher than in men. Dr. Reddy emphasized adopting a healthy lifestyle and food habits, besides undergoing regular cancer screening.
