7th Saquib Rizvi Memorial Cancer Awareness Marathon attended by MP Varsha Gaikwad, Ameesha Patel and Anu Aggarwal along with celebrities from all walks of life

 

Mumbai. The 7th edition of the Saquib Rizvi Memorial Cancer Awareness Marathon 2025 was grandly and successfully organized on Sunday, 2nd November 2025 at BKC, Mumbai by the Rizvi Group’s Help Yourself Foundation. MP Varsha Gaikwad was the chief guest at the event, while several well-known personalities such as actress Ameesha Patel, dancer-choreographer Terence Lewis, Aashiqui fame actress Anu Aggarwal, influencer Faizu, actress Tina Ghai, actors Ali Khan and Nasir Khan, comedian Sunil Pal, and philanthropist Hussain Mansuri were also in attendance.

The initiative taken by Dr. Akhtar Hasan Rizvi and Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi was appreciated by all guests. Thousands of participants, supporters, and celebrities came together to promote cancer awareness, environmental welfare, and women’s safety through this marathon. The event also saw special presence from Former Chairman Haji Babbu Khan, influencers Faisal Shaikh (Faisu), Faiz Baloch, Hasnain Khan, Danish Farooq Dar, Dawar Farooq Dar, social media influencer Hussain Mansuri, athlete Shaurya Ambure, rapper MC Benz, cricket coach Dinesh Lad, and bodybuilder Anwar Sheikh (Mumbai Shri 2025).

 

One of the highlights of the marathon was the participation of differently-abled runners and women wearing hijab, symbolizing unity and inclusion. Together, everyone took steps toward the vision of a cancer-free India.

Dr. Akhtar Hasan Rizvi and Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi honored all the special guests on stage. Ameesha Patel entertained the gathering by dancing to the popular song Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, while Terence Lewis mesmerized the audience with his high-energy performance. Ameesha Patel, Terence Lewis, and Anu Aggarwal, as the face of this event, spread the message of hope and awareness.

 

Rubina Akhtar Hasan Rizvi, Founder of the Help Yourself Foundation, said:
“The number 7 has always been very lucky for me. Our daughter is getting married next month, and with the rains and the workload of preparations, organizing this marathon was not easy for us as parents and foundation leaders.

 But the purpose of this event is extremely meaningful, and that gave us the strength to keep going—and we succeeded. With rising cases of cancer, spreading awareness about early diagnosis is extremely important. We are happy that this year we received even more participation than previous editions. The purpose is to honor cancer survivors and increase cancer awareness. Our mission each year is to encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, to know what to do if diagnosed, and to support those who are bravely fighting this disease. We are wholeheartedly committed to standing with them.”

 

Ameesha Patel, Terence Lewis, and Anu Aggarwal appealed to everyone present to get regular cancer screenings, emphasizing that there is no need to fear—cancer can be treated.