Gujarat Titans players will wear lavender jerseys during their last home match of the Indian Premier League season here on May 15 in support of the fight against cancer. The Hardik Pandya-led side will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last home match of this IPL at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium here. The initiative aims to highlight the critical issue of cancer, which contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in India and around the world.
The choice of lavender, a color that symbolizes all forms of cancer, is a reminder of the many lives affected by this devastating disease, a release said.
By wearing lavender jerseys, the Gujarat Titans aim to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention, emphasizing the vital role that lifestyle changes can play in combating cancer.
Through this initiative, Gujarat Titans hopes to motivate people to learn more about cancer prevention and make necessary lifestyle changes along with regular checkups for early detection, thereby reducing the risk of developing the disease. can be reduced considerably.
Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya said, “Cancer is a battle fought by millions of people in India and across the world, and as a team, we feel responsible to raise awareness about this deadly disease.
“Wearing the lavender jersey is our way of showing solidarity with cancer patients, survivors and their families. We hope that our actions will inspire others to take preventive measures and support those fighting this battle.” Globally, cancer ranks as the second most common cause of death, causing approximately 9.9 million deaths in 2020. The last decade saw a 26 percent increase in cancer incidence worldwide, while a 21 percent increase in cancer-related deaths.
In India, a person has a one in nine chance of getting cancer during their lifetime. The estimated number of new cancer cases in the country for 2022 was over 14.16 lakh, with an estimated 12.8 per cent increase in cancer incidence by 2025 as compared to 2020.
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