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Win-Win – Walkathon organized by SNEHA

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60 NGO’s from the City in an Exhibition of Joy

This is a unique exhibition happening till 4 pm today at Chennai Trade Centre where 60 NGOs
from the city will interact with the public and show how they are making a difference to people
around. For more details, contact 90925 92506

Free distribution of Jaipur Foot, Calipers and Crutches

Jaipur Foot Camp on Wheels has been made possible by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata
Samiti & Dow India
Date, 6th Oct to 7th Oct, 9 am to 6 pm
Venue: Murugan Kalyana Mandapam
25/1, Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Road,
South Boag Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-17.
(Patients are advised to reach the venue before 11 am)
Contact BMVSS – 044 2669 1616, 2532 2223.

Project Blossom

Project Blossom is a Rotary Project which aims at raising funds for reconstructive surgery for the
leprosy afflicted. Leprosy victims often have twisted and ‘clawed’ hands. A visible sign of the
disease, leading to social exclusion. Surgery on their hands helps them open their hands and do
things we take for granted – like holding a cup of tea. Project Blossom hopes to help their lives
blossom again as their hands open up like a flower in bloom. More than the physical aspects of the
disease, leprosy affected people suffer more from the psychological scars caused by social
ostracisation.

Leprosy – Statistics

Every two minutes someone in the world is told they have leprosy!
Leprosy is much more than a physical disease – it is a human rights issue leading to terrible social
exclusion and injustice
2007 – number of new cases detected was 254,525* Down from 763,000 new cases in 2001
India accounts for 54% new cases detected globally *WHO

Leprosy – An Overview

Chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae
Affects – skin, peripheral nerves, mucosa of upper respiratory tract, eyes etc.
Can occur at all ages. Largely spread by air borne infection – coughing and sneezing

The Leprosy Mission India – Partner Organization

Founded in 1874. One of the largest NGOs in India with 18 hospitals/ 1,170 beds
Over 1,200 reconstructive surgeries performed every year
Unique and high level of expertise in reconstructive surgeries
4000 cataract surgeries performed annually
6 Vocational Training Centers/ Over 20 Community Based Rehabilitation Projects

Expenditure Involved for surgery etc., is Approximately Rs.15,000 which includes:

Surgery, In-patient stay for 3 to 4 weeks, Physiotherapy – Pre & Post Operative, Occupational
therapy (A surgery & post operative care elsewhere would cost far in excess)