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St Aloysius alumni take up 'Save a Cigarette!' campaign

  •   Mon, Dec 08 2014 05:51:11 PM

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Mangaluru, Dec 8: As part of the 'Tobacco-free Mangalore' campaign, the alumni (Standard X 1993-94) of St Aloysius High School are organizing 'Save A Cigarette!' social awareness programme on December 13 at St Aloysius High School auditorium at 9 am.

The event will be inaugurated by Dr Sharanappa, superintendent of police and will be presided over by Fr Denzil Lobo, rector, St Aloysius College.











The highlight of the presentation would be a talk on 'Cancer prevention and tobacco connection', by Dr Vishal Rao, consultant oncologist – head and neck surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Bengaluru (alumni, Std X 1993-94). The talk will be attended by over 750 students from 8th, 9th and 10th standards.

As part of the campaign a poster competition was held on the Sunday December 7, in which as many as 72 students eagerly participated. Gift vouchers worth Rs 9,000 were given to the winners.
  

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  • Fr. Edward Rodrigues SJ, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 13 2014

    Hats off to the batch of '94 students. This initiative shows how much you are concerned about 'the other' Social cause is the best cause. Let many more be inspired by you. May God bless you all.

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  • Kiran Fernandes, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 10 2014

    It is said that the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is that little extra. I think this is that little extra. Good work, looking forward for greater things

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  • Suraj Pinto, Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 10 2014

    This is such a wonderful initiative to educate our younger generation on the ill effects of tobacco on their lives and that of the community. Proud of you all and equally proud to be part of the X94 batch !

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  • Sudhin, singapore

    Wed, Dec 10 2014

    Positive event guys. All the very best.

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  • Abhi, Melbourne

    Wed, Dec 10 2014

    Grt work guys... As sandesh said... Really proud to be part of the batch....keep going!!!

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  • sandesh, Dubai

    Mon, Dec 08 2014

    Superb initiative. .great work guyz proud to be part of this batch..gud luck n god bless.

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  • Hareshyam, Mangalore

    Mon, Dec 08 2014

    One of the best initiative taken starting from their own school. Keep up the good work and God bless you all. Please keep doing such activities and try to implement it in all schools of Mangalore.

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