Sampada Udupi and Rotary Club Manipal Observe International Cancer Day

By Stanley Fernandes
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 05 Feb 2023: International Cancer Day was celebrated by Sampada Udupi in collaboration with Rotary Club Manipal Town on Saturday, 4 February 2023 at the Bishop’s House, Udupi. Smt. Hilda Carnelio. and Dr. Sridhar, the former president of the Rotary Club, Manipal Town were the guests of honour.

 

Dr. Sridhar in his speech created awareness about cancer among children. He informed how Rotary Club helps poor cancer patients to get treatment in the KMC Hospital, Manipal and how to avail these benefits.

 

 

At the end Director Fr. Reginald Pinto, Director of Sampada Udupi addressed the audience and explained how the Sampada organization  through  Saparsha: Instilling Hope Programme takes care of Cancer patients. Mr. Stanly Fernandes, Coordinator of Sparsha programme arranged the programme.

 

Fifteen persons donated their hair for the cause of cancer. Collection boxes were distributed to the Animators so that they can have collection for the cause, throughout the month.