46th Annual Limb Donation Drive Raises ₹10 Lakhs, Bringing Hope and Mobility to Over 500 Beneficiaries
Bengaluru, November 26, 2024: Bangalore Round Table 7 and Bangalore Ladies Circle 19 today held their 46th Annual Limb Donation Drive at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Bengaluru. This year’s drive saw the donation of 500 prosthetic limbs to underprivileged individuals, bringing hope and mobility to over 500 beneficiaries.
The donation drive, part of the ‘Help Someone Walk’ campaign, raised around ₹10 lakhs this year. The limbs were handed over to the hospital by B S Nesara, President of Bangalore Round Table 7 and Chairman of Concorde, along with Daphne Patil, Chairperson of Bangalore Ladies Circle 19.
Speaking at the inauguration, B S Nesara said, “Our annual ‘Help Someone Walk’ campaign aims to provide life-changing artificial limbs to poor people who have lost their limbs due to tragic accidents or diseases. Over the last 46 years, we have donated close to 12,000 limbs at a total cost of over ₹1 crore. We are committed to such initiatives to help the poor in the city and improve their quality of life.”
Daphne Patil added, “This annual project, which began with the donation of a single prosthetic limb in 1980, has grown significantly over the past four decades. It is heartwarming to see the impact of our collective efforts. Each limb donation represents a story of perseverance and the potential for a better quality of life. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors, volunteers, and partners for their unwavering support and dedication.”
More than 500 people were screened and will benefit from the limb donation drive this year. The ‘Help Someone Walk’ campaign has been a beacon of hope for thousands of individuals in need of prosthetic limbs.
Round Table India, is an organisation of non-political and non-sectarian young men between the age group of 18 and 40, promoting service, fellowship and goodwill in national and international affairs. Working towards the education of underprivileged children, till date, over 7200 classrooms have been built across India in 3045 schools, impacting over 80 lakh children.
Ladies Circle India is a non-political and non-sectarian organisation with membership open to only the wives of members of Round Table India. It offers opportunities for serving the community, for fostering and strengthening friendships between like-minded young women and helps create a better understanding of the obligations one owes to society. Ladies Circle India comprises over 1600 members with 114 active Circles spread across India, present in 19 States and 57 cities.
