Shirva: Advanced cancer treatment information Camp
By Jacintha DSouza
Pics by Wilson Shirva
Bellevision Media Network
Shirva, 21 May 2012: Free Medical Camp was organized by USWAS-Shirva (UAE) (an Association of Shirva Parishioners residing in UAE) in co-ordination with the Shirva Church Women’s Association on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 9.30 a.m at Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva. This medical camp was organized as part of decennial year celebrations of USWAS. The aim of the camp was to provide information on advanced cancer treatment and free medical checkup by Doctors from Father Muller’s Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore.
Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health Church Shirva addressed the gathering after formally inaugurating the Medical Camp along with Dr. Zamila - Fr. Muller’s Medical College Hospital.
Mrs. Leena Machado compeered the program. Shirva Catholic Women Association President Mrs. Jacintha D’Souza welcomed the gathering and Secretary Mrs. Anitha Saldana proposed the vote of thanks. USWAS Committee member, Francis Machado and representative Grynal D’mello were also present during the event.
Speaking at the occasion, Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro praised the committee members of USWAS for their dedicated services for the various causes. He also lauded the efforts of Catholic Women’s Association for organizing this event. Around 300 people attended the programme.