Apollo Cancer Centres will be conducting India's first virtual Duathlon. Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 - aims to create awareness, support and raise funds for the treatment of childhood cancers. In addition to raising awareness around Paediatric Cancer. All support raised through Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 will give young cancer patients, identified by Apollo's team of oncologists, a chance to live and be the future we can all proudly look forward to.

To participate in the Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021, participants have to register on the website https://www.apollod2d.com/. Registrations are open and will close on October 14. Participants would have to complete the race between October 15 and November 15, 2021. The participants can run, walk, or cycle to cover the distance of 3km- 125 km at their own pace and location of their choice. People can choose to cycle or run or both. The participants can use a simple watch/stopwatch to note their time or can go for GPS watches, smart-watches, or activity tracking apps on a smartphone. There is no timing partner or timing chip provided for this virtual format of the event.

Participants to refrain from group runs or cycling. On completion, the participants will receive an e-certificate with timing, e-badge, finisher medal, finisher t-shirt, and a voucher by Apollo for a discounted health check-up.

In India, most children have the obstacle of not having access to proper resources and treatment resulting in higher mortality rates. The proceeds from Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021 will directly go into addressing the need of the hour and securing a future for the children.

The event is supported & organized by Apollo Hospitals & Neville Endeavours Foundation, and managed by Show Space. 

Attending the launch, Preetha Reddy, Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals, said "Being the leaders in cancer care we believe it is our responsibility to come forward and provide International standards in the treatment of pediatric cancers. We welcome you all to participate in Apollo Cancer Centres Duathlon and register for this noble cause to treat underprivileged children suffering from pediatric cancers.

Speaking at the launch, Neville J. Bilimoria, Founder of D2D Marathon Neville Endeavours Foundation, said " The 7th edition - Apollo D2D Duathlon 2021, in association with Apollo Hospitals aims to support and raise funds for awareness and treatment of childhood cancer. We have tied up with Apollo Hospitals for the next five years and hope our collaboration brings fruitful results for the betterment of society."