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What is the purpose of the WALK FOR LIFE?
The WALK FOR LIFE is an event through which ordinary people can express their determination to fight the scourge of cancer in our society by walking or running and making a small contribution to the work of CanSupport.

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How will the WALK FOR LIFE generate awareness of cancer? 
If a large enough number of people turn out to walk or run it will attract the attention of the media who will report it in the press and on National TV. It will thereby provide an opportunity to showcase people who have had cancer and are now well which will in turn encourage people to have check ups and catch cancer early. Interviews with representatives of CanSupport will also help explain the work being done by CanSupport so that more people can avail of its free of charge services and call the helpline to answer any of their queries.

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How can I join the WALK FOR LIFE? 
Only registered participants will be permitted to join the event. Security personnel will be on hand to prevent unauthorized entry. If you wish to participate, please register for the event by following the instructions given on this website. Alternatively, you may register at the assembly venue provided you arrive there early enough. (see Q11 below for more details)

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How long is the Walk / Run?
The total distance to be covered is approx 4Km.

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What time should one arrive at the venue? 
The Walk will be flagged off by Mrs Gursharan Kaur, wife of the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, at exactly 9 am. The run will begin ten minutes earlier. Participants will have to complete registration formalities well in advance. It is advisable, therefore, to reach the venue by 8 am to allow enough time for all preparations to be completed.

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What kind of clothing is advisable? 
It is likely to be fairly chilly when people start to assemble around 8 am. However, provided it is a sunny day, it should soon warm up and become comfortable. In addition, physical activity tends to result in generation of internal heat. It is, therefore, advisable to wear removable outer winter wear, which may be removed and carried as the temperature increases.

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Is it safe for ladies and young children to join in?
The event is perfectly safe for ladies, children and elderly people to participate in. The route will be cordoned off from traffic by security and police personnel; medical teams and an ambulance will be kept in readiness in case of need.

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Will drinking water, refreshments and toilet facilities be provided at the venue?
Bottled drinking water, coffee, juices and a light snack will be available at the assembly venue and may be collected after the walk and run by participants. Separate toilet facilities for men and women will be provided at the venue.

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What about medical arrangements?
Ambulance services will be available at the venue to handle emergencies. HOWEVER PARTICIPANTS ARE ADVISED IN THEIR OWN BEST INTERESTS TO SEEK ADVICE FROM THEIR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN/ DOCTOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN CASE THEY SUFFER FROM ANY SPECIAL CONDITION (for example: heart condition, pain in the chest, dizziness, fainting, joint problems, blood pressure, pregnancy, diabetes, recent surgery, etc.) THAT WOULD PROHIBIT RUNNING OR WALKING.

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Is there an Entry Ticket to enter the venue?
Yes. Participants must show their personal RECEIPT-COUPON, OBTAINED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, at the entry point on the day of the Walk, as this serves as an entry pass. Receipts are given after completion of the registration process and receipt of fees.
On-the-spot field registrations will be made at the venue from 7 am to 9 am and receipts will be issued on completion of the formalities.

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I understand a KIT is to be provided - what will it contain?
Kits will be given to every participant against submission of a KIT- COUPON. This is the coupon which is attached to the counterfoil RECEIPT-COUPON that a participant gets on completing registration.

The kit consists of a t-shirt, a cap, a scarf and a carry bag. The cap will be provided at the venue on the day of the walk.

LOCATIONS for distribution of kits:
On any weekday, Monday to Friday, between 10am and 5pm at the CanSupport Office, Kanak Durga Basti Vikas Kendra, Sector 12 R.K. Puram, Near DPS School and the New CGHS Dispensary, New Delhi.

On February 5, 2012: At the Kit Distribution Desk, Central Civil Services Sports Ground, Vinay Marg, Chanakyapuri, 7 am to 9 am. 

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How can I Register?
You may register on-line through this website or at any one of the various field registration centres (details below) by completing a registration form and paying the registration fee.
You can also download the form from this website and send it to CanSupport office along with the registration amount.