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Times of Oman
20-04-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
A Level Graduation Ceremony 2025 – ISWK [Cambridge]
ISWK [Cambridge] hosted its A Level Graduation Ceremony 2025, honoring the accomplishments of 15 exceptional learners. The evening was a celebration of academic excellence, personal growth, and the promise of bright futures. The event was graced by Chief Guest Ms. Zahra AbdulAmir Saeid, Chief Risk Officer, Oman Arab Bank, dignitaries, parents, staff, and the school community. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, accompanied by a moving piano performance by student Manav Tailor. This set a reflective tone for the evening, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings. In her welcome address, Ms. Gargi Chugh, President of the School Management Committee, encouraged students to honor their own stories. Quoting Michelle Obama—'Don't ever underestimate the power of your story'—she urged the graduates to live with authenticity, courage, and self-belief. Principal Mr. D.N. Rao, expressed profound appreciation for the entire school ecosystem and the collective efforts of faculty, parents, and support staff in guiding the students to success. In her address, the Chief Guest Ms. Saeid, encouraged the graduates to pursue their passions with courage, resilience, and purpose, emphasizing that true success lies not just in achievements, but in values and impact. A key highlight of the evening was the Special Felicitation Segment, which recognized students for outstanding performance in the June 2024 Cambridge International Examination series: Dylan Riley Menezes – Top in Oman in AS Level Computer Science Ruchit Devraj Karnik – Top in Oman in AS Level Mathematics, Best Across Five AS Levels (First Place in Oman), High Achievement in AS Level Accounting and Economics Jinay Prashant Bafna – Best Across Seven IGCSE Subjects (Third Place in Oman), High Achievement in IGCSE Combined Science Krish Sachin Kamath – Best Across Three AS Levels (Third Place in Oman) Mannat Ajmani – Best Across Three A Levels (Third Place in Oman) Valedictorian Ruchit Devraj Karnik took to the stage with a heartfelt address, reflecting on the class's collective journey—the laughter, the challenges, the lessons, and the dreams ahead. His words resonated deeply with everyone in the audience, capturing the spirit of gratitude and anticipation that filled the evening. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by School Captain Samarth Pramod Pujari, whose warmth, wit, and sincerity lit up the room. With heartfelt gratitude, he acknowledged the many hands and hearts that guided the graduates to this milestone, leaving the audience both smiling and moved. The evening's programme also featured a multimedia presentation titled 'Memories in Harmony'—a nostalgic tribute that took the audience on an emotional journey through the shared experiences of the graduating class. This was followed by a lively dance performance, 'Believe in You,' celebrating self-confidence, personal growth, and the joy of embracing one's true self. The evening concluded with the singing of the National Anthems, marking the end of a memorable celebration and the beginning of new journeys for ISWK [Cambridge]'s Class of 2025.
CBS News
15-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Fighting, surviving, thriving: A cancer warrior's journey with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge
MIAMI - Many Dolphins Cancer Challenge participants take part in honor or in memory of someone they love, but some are cancer fighters themselves. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center not only provides treatment and care but also helps prepare patients for the event. Donna Scott is one of the "Believe in You" participants CBS News Miami sat down with. Like many, her cancer journey began with a phone call five years ago. "He said to me, 'I need to talk to you.' As soon as I heard that, I knew I had cancer. Basically, life stops at that point when you hear those words. It was a very scary thing to hear," Scott said. She was diagnosed with grade 0 ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer, caught early thanks to routine screenings. Scott's husband, a critical care physician at Sylvester, knew exactly where she needed to be treated. "Getting the diagnosis of cancer isn't easy. But knowing Sylvester was there, they helped guide me through the whole process and made it a little bit easier." Scott underwent a lumpectomy to remove the cancer. Twenty radiation treatments later, she rang the bell. She was cancer-free. Training for strength, community and a cause Scott joined Sylvester's Survivorship and Supportive Care Program, which includes "Believe in You," a five-month training program for survivors and their loved ones participating in the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. The program prepares participants to walk, run or ride at the DCC. "We go every Saturday, and we practice jogging and walking, usually over a mile. Then, they have circuit training for us with balance and strength exercises. It's amazing to be part of that. And we have new people this year, which is amazing. We all encourage each other," Scott said. This is Scott's second year participating in the DCC. She's doing it for herself and for her mother, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. "There's nothing like the feeling of being surrounded by people joined together by one common mission," Scott said. "It was incredible. The energy around me, everybody was excited to be there. We all had a goal, whether it was running, walking, or biking. We push each other, and it's incredible. And it's all for the DCC." Finding peace in the garden During her treatment and even now, Scott tends to a garden she calls "a tranquil place to come to and escape." Once an escape from a life-changing diagnosis, it has now become her place of peace.
CBS News
15-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Dolphins Cancer Challenge funds research and hope
MIAMI GARDENS – The Dolphins Cancer Challenge has raised more than $75 million for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, since the ride started in 2010. Why Sylvester? It's the only National Cancer Institute designated cancer center in all South Florida. It conducted 120 new clinical trials in 2023 alone. Sylvester is also home to 2,500 physicians, scientists and support staff who are saving lives daily. That's in large part due to funding raised through the DCC. "We have this incredible partnership that allows us to do things that no other cancer center can do. We can run programs like "Believe in You," we can hire the brightest talent, we can have the best equipment. It allows us to recruit not only the top-of-the-line scientists and physicians, but it attracts younger, our brightest minds that are the future," Dr. Tracy Crane said. Cancer survivor looks forward to the "challenge" Dr. Crane is the Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Prevention and Digital Health at Sylvester. She's also a DCC participant. It's something she said she looks forward to every year. "I get to be out there with 160 survivors and their support people and be able to participate with all of them. The energy between the cyclists coming in over the finish line. Having all these people there together for the common purpose of trying to fight cancer and make things better. It's an incredible day and an incredible moment," she said. "If I could bottle it up, I could sell it because it's an incredible day full of happiness and hope and talking about the future and that's what we're really after. The future for these survivors and making it the best it can be." Cancer research is about more than finding a cure Dr. Crane's focus isn't just on finding a cure. It's also on helping patients reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and make treatments work better to improve their long term outcomes. "I would say cancer, in most cases, is not a death sentence. It's scary and it's a hard thing to go through. Your whole support system goes through it with you. It can be life changing. But it doesn't mean it's the end. There's so much you can do and there is so much hope," she said. Dr. Cane said that hope is amplified through the DCC. "This bolster of money that can come into Sylvester from something like the DCC can allow us to get to what we call pilot data. It's the first preliminary findings that you need to then go after these larger federal grants. So, it can significantly shorten the time that we are able to get to finding an answer."
