Bangalore:- Caring for the disabled, an event to honour 11 specially abled individuals and 2 covid warriors was organized at Don Bosco Church, Lingarajapuram in Association with Rotary Bangalore Kalyan. Rotary Abilities, Rotary E-Club & Rotary Ulsoor, Mrs. Neily, SAM FOUNDATION and HUG FOUNDATION were the other collaborators.
The chief guest for the event was His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, the Archbishop of Bangalore Archdiocese. Pres. Rtn. Nagaraj H from Rotary Abilities was the guest of honour.
The main focus of the programme was to felicitate and honour the differently abled achievers. The President of Rotary Bangalore Kalyan, Valarie George stated that, “It was indeed an honour to celebrate the lives of these inspirational people who have beaten all odds and progressed in today’s society."
11 achiever from various walks of life who have made remarkable achievements in serving others were honoured. There were about 75 differently abled who participated in the event.
The brain behind the whole event was Fr. Aloysius Santiago, the Parish Priest of Don Bosco Church, Lingarajapuram, who was further lauded for his selfless service during this pandemic and was awarded as a Covid Warrior. A Philanthropist, whose heart goes out to the needy and marginalized, savior of the poor, Santa of the slum children, etc. were the attributes given to Fr. Aloysious. Amelie Cecily, was also awarded for her selfless efforts during the pandemic.
During the event one wheelchair was donated to John Paul, a differently abled boy. The profile of the honoured achievers is certainly an inspiration to others. All the participants were given snacks, lunch packets and take away gifts.
Rotary Bangalore Kalyan furthermore, has taken an initiative to provide 4 wheelchairs to the specially abled, and throughout the pandemic has contributed tremendously to migrant workers, covid warriors amongst various others. Rotary Kalyan has stated that they would carry on with their mission, “Service above Self.” It was indeed an inspiring event.
