The Department of Education, St Joseph University, organized a marathon race on February 3, 2024 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. to raise Cancer awareness in Chumoukedima district. The race echoed the theme: “Close the care gap: Together we challenge those in power.”
The race started from the 7th-mile junction in Chumoukedima and ended at the university gate. The entire route was well managed by the student volunteers and faculties involving the Traffic Police. PRO Father Anish invoked God’s blessings and the marathon was flagged off by the Controller of Examination Dr. S. Thiyagarajan of St Joseph University.
The key focus of the marathon was on the wellbeing of people which will assist in early detection which is important in the management and also prevention by making necessary lifestyle changes. Around 100 students participated. The winners were, Kaikho Bonafice from the 6th semester Department of Commerce, Kaikho Maheo from 2nd semester Department of Mathematics, and Hubeka K.Yeptho from 4th semester from the Department of Political Science who secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
The first 20 winners were awarded with certificates. The event concluded successfully with an exhortation on spreading awareness in the community from Sister Thaines, the Deputy Registrar and a vote of thanks by Mughakali, Assistant Prof Department of Education.