KARACHI: The Pakistan Academy of Neurological Surgery (PANS), in collaboration with the Vintage & Classic Car Club of Pakistan (VCCCP), the Pakistan Society of Neuro-Oncology (PASNO) and the Brain Tumor Foundation Pakistan (BTFPak) hosted the inaugural ‘Miles of Hope Brain Tumor Awareness Drive’ and Vintage Car Show here on Sunday.
The initiative combined the prestige of heritage automotive culture with an urgent national campaign for brain tumour awareness and neurosurgical education.
The event commenced with a magnificent convoy of over 30 rare classic automobiles that journeyed on a heritage drive from Frere Hall to the Port Grand Main Promenade.
Senior members of VCCCP Imad Samad, Mansoor ul Islam, Abdul Wahid, Shabbir Bijrani, Faraz Latif and Ashraf Agha among others showcased their classic cars, which included a 1963 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III, 1968 Rolls Royce MPW convertible, 1968 Jaguar E Type, 1964 Austin Healy 100/4 model, 1966 Triumph GT6, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1968 Mercedes 230SL, 1950 MG TD and a 1978 Porsche 911 Targa among others.
Hundreds of visitors, families and healthcare advocates gathered along the waterfront to view the historical vehicles, interact with classic car owners and engage with medical professionals and patient advocacy groups to learn more about the critical importance of early diagnosis and continuous public support.
“The Miles of Hope drive demonstrated the remarkable power of community when we unite for a critical health cause,” said Founding President of PANS and PASNO Prof Dr Syed Ather Enam.
“A brain tumour diagnosis remains a formidable challenge but seeing citizens, medical professionals and partners come together today reinforces our resolve to build robust national infrastructure for neurosurgical training and patient care. Today was an important step forward for neuro-oncology in Pakistan,” he added.
While reflecting on the drive’s success, VCCCP’s Founder and President Mohsin Ikram said that VCCCP has always been dedicated to preserving automotive heritage. “But driving through Karachi today for brain tumour awareness gave our passion a profound purpose. We are thrilled by the overwhelming public reception and proud to stand alongside PANS to demonstrate how our community can drive meaningful, lifesaving advocacy,” he said.
Published in Dawn, October 5th, 2026
