BracU unites for cancer awareness through a three-day charity event for an alumnus
BRAC University campus radiated compassion and solidarity during the three-day charity event under โ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ค๐ต ๐๐ฏ๐ช๐ณ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฏโ held on December 22, 23, and 24. This heartfelt initiative, spearheaded by Dia Nur Sehba (Sophomore, CS), Ishrat Aurin (Junior, BBS), and Nibir Neelim (Senior, CS), aimed to support Brac Business Schoolโs alumnus Imtiaz Rabbi in his fight against osteosarcoma and raise awareness about terminal illnesses. The event, organized in collaboration with the BRACU Response Team, Social Impact Lab, and Peace Cafรฉ, exemplified the universityโs spirit of community and action.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ: ๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ณ๐๐น ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐
The event began with fundraising stalls beside the multipurpose hall, offering eco-friendly handicrafts and artworks for sale. Donations poured in as students and faculty engaged enthusiastically. Participants received yellow ribbons as a token of cancer awareness, a symbol of hope carried throughout the three days.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ: ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
On the second day, a photography exhibition showcased Rabbiโs captivating works, creating a moving tribute to his creative spirit. The cafeteria’s open space came alive with โGaan Adda,โ an unplugged musical session featuring student bands and solo performers. Attendees enjoyed enchanting melodies while enthusiastically contributing to the cause.
๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ: ๐๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐
he final day featured an impactful cancer awareness seminar with distinguished speakers, including Dr.Arifur Rahman (Oncologist, Bangladesh Specialized Hospital Ltd.), Dr. M. Mahboob Hossain (Professor, Microbiology, BracU), and Dr. Md. Habibullah Talukder (Project Coordinator and Head of Preventive Oncology, Gonoshasthaya Community Based Cancer Hospital). They enlightened students on cancer detection, treatment, and careers in cancer research. The stalls alongside the artwork and photography exhibition continued, and the campus welcomed the band Shironamhin, who also wore yellow ribbons and urged everyone to donate on the final day. As such, donation boxes overflowed with contributions that concluded a successful three-day charity event for Imtiaz Rabbi.
