Mangalore:Hundreds of people, actively took part in the World Heart Day Run-2013 organised by the KMC Hospital on September 29, Sunday.
Former cricketer and Secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, Vijay Bharadhwaj lit the athletes torch, while renowned athlete Shiny Abraham and Olympian high jumper Sahana Kumari flagged off the Run.
The Run passed through MG Road, PVS Circle and Bunts Hostel Circle before concluding at Ambedkar Circle.
Addreesing the function held in this regard the Mangalore South MLA JR Lobo said even though we participate in the world heart day run, it is not enough to run merely on the World Heart Day. We need to have running and walking exercises as a routine affair as it is only a healthy life-style that can keep us physically fit.
State Health Minister UT Khader who also participated as a chief guest, stressed the need for a growing awareness among public on various diseases and preventive measures. He said the Health Department was contemplating to make PSA Test compulsory.
KMC Dean Dr M V Prabhu, Executive Director of Corporation Bank B K Srivastav, Dr Lakshmi Prabhu, Dr R L Kamath and others were present.
Prizes were awarded to the winners of various contests conducted as part of the Day.