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IAS Sonal Goel Hoists Cancer Awareness Flag on Kilimanjaro
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News18•10-10-2026, 13:20
IAS Sonal Goel Hoists Cancer Awareness Flag on Kilimanjaro
- •IAS officer Sonal Goel successfully hoisted the Tricolour at Stella Point on Mount Kilimanjaro on Gandhi Jayanti to promote cancer awareness.
- •She dedicated her mission to fighting cancer after tragically losing her father to the disease in October 2023.
- •Her inspiring expedition faced severe hurdles, including a forest fire that forced her to restart the trek via a new route.
- •From the mountain heights, she delivered a powerful message to the youth urging them to choose dreams instead of drugs.
- •A multi-talented achiever from SRCC, Sonal Goel is a Company Secretary, holds an LLB degree, and secured UPSC AIR 13 in her second attempt.
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IAS Sonal Goel launched her cancer awareness campaign after tragically losing her father to cancer in October 2023, turning her personal grief into a mission to spread awareness and promote early detection of the disease.
After beginning her campaign with the Everest Base Camp trek in May 2026, she successfully hoisted the Tricolour on Gandhi Jayanti at Stella Point on Mount Kilimanjaro, located at an altitude of 18,829 feet.
From the mountain heights, she delivered the powerful message to choose dreams instead of drugs, encouraging the younger generation to stay away from substance abuse, embrace fitness, and channel their energy into achieving their goals.
