Jackie Shroff spreads awareness on Breast Cancer on World Cancer Day with a women's football tournament.

Jackie Shroff spreads awareness on Breast Cancer on World Cancer Day with a women's football tournament.

            -  Over 400 women participated in the Riso Cancer Awareness Cup 2014

4th February 2014; Mumbai: On the occasion of World Cancer Day bollywood star Jackie Shroff was present at Azad Maidan to spread awareness on Breast Cancer with a women's football tournament. Riso Cancer Awareness Cup was held today at MSSA Ground, Azad Maidan and saw participation from over 400 women.

The Riso Cancer Awareness Cup saw one of the biggest event held in Mumbai today. The event started with a silent rally from Azad Maidan to Churchgate station, where volunteers were dressed in pink t-shirts and pinned up a pink ribbon which is also a universal symbol of Breast Cancer. Over 40 teams of different age groups played in the tournament. With other dignitaries like Shahid Mallya, Bollywood singer who performed on his upcoming track from Gunday and other Zoomba performances, the highlight of the event was Jackie Shroff who was present at the ground for a brief period. With innumerable memories attached to South Mumbai, Shroff chose to stay away from the crowd and watched young women footballers with keen interest in the game.

"Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women. Statistics say that 1 in 8 women will be detected with Breast Cancer. We wanted to create some event where we could educate young girls on Breast Cancer but entertain them as well at the same time. We found that staying fit was one of the best way in which Breast Cancer could be prevented. So we decided to host this football tournament and we received amazing response and feedback" said Vinay Maurya, Organiser of the event. "We strategized this event and executed the event within 20 days." he added.  

Along with Jackie Shroff, other doctors from Jupiter Hospital and Jaslok hospital gave a brief speech on causes and prevention of Breast Cancer. The Bandra Packers won the winners trophy in the senior category, while St. Augustine were declared as the winners in the junior category after an interesting match.