The
World Anti-Leprosy Day Reach out programme was jointly organized by Indian Development Foundation (I.D.F) and
Coonoor Grace Charitable Trust (C.G.C.T) at St. John's Church Parish Hall on 29th Jan, 2014.
The programme started off with a Prayer Song by Mrs. Bullmore’s Mat.
School, Coonoor followed by the lighting of the lamp by the Guests and a Prayer by Rev. Arul Raj of St. John’s
Church, Coonoor. Mr. D. Mano Ranjit Lad,
D.E. of Indian Development Foundation, spoke on the Vision and Mission of
I.D.F.
Later, Rev. Fr. Leon Prabhakaran, Parish Priest of Sagayamatha Church, Coonoor
addressed, while speaking on this occasion he said that both I.D.F. and
C.G.C.T. have done a wonderful job helping the sick and the needy. He also said that mankind is manhandling
human beings, such programmes will help us to think about our own way of
life. He also quoted about the service
of Mother Teresa to the poor and the needy.
He concluded the session by appreciating the good work by both the
N.G.Os. Dr. K. Srinivasan Pothi,
Medical Officer, FPAI, Nilgiris Branch spoke on the occasion and said that both
the N.G.Os have taken good efforts in organizing the program, he also appreciated the
good work and gave a detailed note about their work in Nilgiris.
The
Chief Guest, Mr. K. Laxmanan, District Educational Officer addressed the
gathering, while speaking he said that both the N.G.Os have set a good example for one and all to
serve the sick and the needy people. Since
the students were also present, he encouraged them saying that, you may have
several skills, to become a Doctor, Engineer, Teacher, etc., but you should
remember, above all this, you should never forget to love your neighbor and
serve the mankind.
Speaking on this
occasion, Mr. Laxmanan also said he was overwhelmed with joy in participating in such
programmes. Later the guests
distributed blankets and gifts like towel,
plate, glass, soap and biscuits for more than 100 poor Leprosy/AIDS, TB and
physically challenged patients. Lunch was sponsored by Mr. Ram from Coonoor for all the patients. Earlier, Mr. D. Mano Ranjit Lad, D.E., I.D.F. welcomed the gathering and Mr. Gibson C.G.C.T. proposed the vote of thanks.
The function concluded with at National Anthem by the students of Mrs. Bullmore’s Mat. School, Coonoor. In the afternoon, there was health camp for the Leprosy patients, at Y.M.C.A. hall, Coonoor, during which medicines and M.C.R. chappals were also distributed to them.
Indian Development Foundation (IDF) and St. Josephs Leprosy Hospital, Mangalore, Niligiris Leprosy Eradiciation Scheme organized free skin camp in Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary School Thumbay Bantwal and Coimbatore. Rev. Fr. Rudolf D'sa- Administrator Fr. Muller Medical College, Sr. Aileen- Nursing Superintended Dr. Jacintha Martis- Prof. Dermatology Dept. and Dr. Kiran Shetty attended the program.
About 500 students and teachers attended the program. Important information on Leprosy and other skin disease were given to them. Free skin camp were conducted for all the students, teachers and other surrounding people and free medicines, ointment were given by Fr. Mullers Hospital.
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