Creating Awareness At The Right Age
The Cancer Aid Committee partnered with the Bhavishya Yaan to organize a much-needed one day workshop on ‘Creating Awareness About Tobacco Related Issues’ at the Byculla Municipal School, for students from the 6th to the 9th standard.
Conducted by the Salaam Bombay Foundation and attended by about 350 children, the workshop aimed at spreading awareness on the ill effects of tobacco at the right age, so that the children do not give in to temptations, and would prove as deterrents for those consuming tobacco or smoking around them.
A short movie demonstrating on how tobacco companies misuse their marketing and advertising to trap young people was shown. This was followed by a talk on tobacco products available near the school, poisonous chemicals found in them and their ill effects. Children were also taught about refusal skills, and tips on cessation were given in an interactive way.
President Elect Ramesh Narayan, President Nominee Jagdish Malkani, Chairman of Cancer Aid Committee Madhusudan Daga, Rtn Alok Sekhsaria attended the function along with Rotaryannes Ekta Shah and Priyanka Jatia and the BY coordinator for Byculla, Rashmi Bapna.
The Rotaractors of HR College, i.e., Nirali, Divanshi and Ayonah also volunteered and helped throughout the event. That’s not all! Star Performer Ishan Narayan (son of President Elect Ramesh Narayan), who sang along with the Rotaractors, enthused the children with their beautiful voices and brought in cheer.