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PIX: Karisma, Milind Soman flag off India's Pinkathon

Several Bollywood celebrities turned up in support of Pinkathon, the marathon organised to create breast cancer awareness, at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on December 16.

Organised by former model and actor Milind Soman, the event had over 2,000 women particpating in the 10km, 5km and 3km categories.

VJ and actress Anusha Dandekar was greeted by Soman when she finished her 10 km run.

Devika Bhojwani and Karisma Kapoor

Karisma Kapoor, flagged off the marathon along with Devika Bhojwani, Vice President, Women's Cancer Initiative.

The organisers donated Rs 2 lakh to the Women's Cancer Initiative and Tata Memorial Hospital.

Lisa Haydon

Model/actress Lisa Haydon (in the picture) and Tara Sharma were among the celebrities who participated in the marathon.

Fifty women from the Mumbai police force and school girls were part of the turnout.

Usha Soman

Soman hugs his mum Usha Soman, who looked just as fit as her model son.

Shahana Goswami

Milind Soman's actress girlfriend Shahana Goswami turned up to lend support to the cause.

The turnout

Over 2,000 women wait for the Pinkathon to begin.

The winners

The winners of the 10 km category pose with Soman, Bhojwani and Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Varsha Gaikwad (in salwar kameez).

Tribal women from Vajreshwari

The nine tribal women from Vajreshwari, a village near Mumbai, who turned up to participate in the marathon.