Murang’a man begins 80-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise cancer awareness
We want the same for cancer, messages everywhere telling people to go for screening.”
According to Irungu, cancer has claimed the lives of several of his relatives, a personal experience that strengthened his resolve to speak out.
He believes that stronger public education, early screening, and investment in local treatment facilities could significantly reduce deaths.
“I feel the government response is still inadequate compared to the scale of the problem,” he said.
The tree-hugging challenge comes amid growing public interest in endurance-based awareness campaigns.
Currently, Truphena Muthoni from Nyeri holds the record for the longest tree-hugging marathon at 48 hours.
He recent 72-hour attempt is, however, still awaiting ratification by Guinness World Records.
Irungu hopes to surpass those milestones and, more importantly, spark a national conversation on cancer prevention and care.
“If this makes even one person go for screening or pushes leaders to act, then the pain and discomfort will be worth it,” he said, as he braced himself to continue the challenge through the night.
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