With prostate cancer emerging as one of the rising health concerns among men, Hoprayas Foundation Trust organised a much-needed Free Prostate & Kidney Care Camp at Skynet Towers, Zirakpur.
The camp witnessed participation from hundreds of people, who benefitted from free consultation, tests, medicines, and vital health check-ups.
Former DGP Shri Rajinder Singh (Punjab) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. A memento was presented to him by Hoprayas Foundation Trust as a mark of respect and gratitude.
Renowned urologist Dr. Girdhar S. Bora, Senior Associate Professor & Incharge, Department of Urology, PGIMER Chandigarh, conducted an awareness session and consultation, educating attendees on the importance of early detection and prevention of prostate-related diseases. Dr. Bodhraj Thakur also contributed to the medical services during the camp.
The medical support team from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, led by Mr. Ankush Katoch, conducted free tests and was appreciated for their dedicated service.
A felicitation ceremony was also organised to honour individuals for their exemplary contributions to society. Adv. Amar Vivek, Centurion Blood Donor (177th donation) and Legal Advisor of Hoprayas Foundation Trust, and Arun Raina, Centurion Blood Donor, were felicitated for their outstanding voluntary blood donation work. Ashwani Kumar was honoured for completing his 74th blood donation, while Ashwani Sadhu was recognised for completing 53+ blood donations.
Twenty-eight volunteers of Hoprayas Foundation Trust were felicitated for their dedicated and selfless service with the team over the past many years. Dr. Girdhar S. Bora and Dr. Bodhraj Thakur were also felicitated for their dedicated service to humanity. Mr. Raghuvinder Yadav, Healthcare Advisor of Hoprayas Foundation Trust, was also honoured for his selfless service to society.
Speaking to the media, Ashwani Sadhu, Managing Trustee, Hoprayas Foundation Trust, said that the camp was an effort to promote awareness and early detection of prostate cancer. He added that the organisation plans to conduct more such health camps across Punjab and other cities in the future.
The initiative was widely appreciated by the attendees and marked another impactful step towards community healthcare and awareness.
