Hyderabad: The Pink Power Run 2.0 drew over 20,000 participants to Necklace Road on Sunday, making a powerful statement for breast cancer awareness and early detection.
Organised by the Sudha Reddy Foundation, the second edition of the flagship run brought together people from all walks of life under the theme ‘Stride & Shine’. The event began early in the morning with a ceremonial launch by Sudha Reddy, philanthropist and foundation chairperson, along with Krishna Reddy, MD of MEIL, Miss World Chairperson Julia Morley, and tennis icon Leander Paes.
Reigning Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri also joined the event. She voiced support for the cause through her campaign, Opal for Her, which focuses on women’s health. Alongside her stood other Miss World representatives from six continents, with Miss India World Nandini Gupta and Nikita Porwal adding local representation.
The event emphasised fitness and social responsibility. Participants included professional athletes, senior citizens, school children, corporate executives, influencers, and underprivileged women. A series of pre-run activities such as survivor storytelling, fitness workshops, and online engagement campaigns helped spread the message of early screening and health education.
Pink Power Run honours excellence and launches global expansion
The Pink Power Run featured 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km races. Winners were awarded prize money, with top prizes of ₹3.5 lakh in the 10 km category. Julia Morley received the 2025 Excellence in Mentorship Award for her contributions to global women’s empowerment.
Speaking at the event, Julia Morley said the campaign aimed to empower women with life-saving awareness. “Early detection is key. The Pink Power Run inspires self-check habits and promotes critical health screenings,” she said.
Leander Paes noted that the initiative combined health and hope. “Every step we take raises awareness and shows support for those affected by breast cancer,” he added.
Sudha Reddy announced the launch of “Pink Power Run – Beyond Borders” for 2026. This new global edition aims to connect people in 140 countries in a unified push for breast cancer awareness worldwide.
