A walk & jog event for elders in Pune

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To promote wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle among the elderly, RC Pune Pride, RID 3131, conducted a walk and jog event titled Ageless Wonders for senior citizens in partnership with Simple Steps, an NGO founded by Guinness World Record holder Ashish Kasodekar. His aim is to promote running across all age groups.

The event started with a warmup exercise and Zumba dance to the tune of popular Bollywood music at the Pune University. With over 500 registrations and members from laughter clubs, the participants were charged up to go. Dr Hema, spouse of DG Anil Parmar, along with Pune’s Ironman Dashrath Jadhav, flagged off the first batch of 10km run, which was followed by the next batch of 5km run, and finally the 3km group.

All the finishers were given a medal. “The joy on the faces of senior citizens after they received the medals showed that we have achieved our objective of the event, that is, making the elders realise ‘yes, we can also do it,’” said Sudhir Bapat, president-elect (2023–24), RC Pune Pride.n

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RC Neyveli

As part of 118th anniversary of Rotary International, the club gave a financial assistance of `28,000 to a poor medical student; presented National Builder Award to a teacher for excellence in her vocation; and Rtn Natarajan who spoke at the event donated `2,000 for the Polio Fund. It was also an occasion for fellowship among members.

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RC Salem Elite

A polio fundraising programme was held during a get together of Rotarians and their families titled Paasamalars led by club president K Durairaj. World Greatest Meal India coordinator Rtn Elyas gave a talk on polio, following which members, Anns and Annets took out a pledge to eradicate the disease from the world.

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RC Dindigul

Around 200 patients were screened at the eye camp held at the PSNA Engineering College, Dindigul, with the support of its Rotaract club. Among those examined, 18 were identified for cataract surgery. Nathira Eye Hospital was the co-host of the eye camp which earned goodwill for the club.