Rs 81k donated for thalassemia patients

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Philanthropists have generously contributed Rs 81,000 to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Nellore district branch to support medical care and medicine procurement for children suffering from Thalassemia.

Philanthropists handling over Rs 81,000 cheque to the IRCS members in a programme organised in Nellore on Wednesday
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Philanthropists handling over Rs 81,000 cheque to the IRCS members in a programme organised in Nellore on Wednesday

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Nellore: In a major boost to healthcare philanthropy, donors have stepped forward to support the Thalassemia care project managed by the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Nellore district branch by contributing Rs 81,000 towards children’s medical expenses.

During a program organized at the IRCS office on Wednesday, philanthropist Kota Surendra donated Rs 75,000, while IRCS Secretary P Mastanaiah contributed Rs 6,000 to aid the cause.

The financial assistance will be utilized to procure essential medicines and meet healthcare requirements for children suffering from Thalassemia, a condition requiring regular blood transfusions and continuous medical supervision.

IRCS has been making sustained efforts to deliver improved medical care while mitigating the heavy financial burden placed on affected families. Expressing deep gratitude, IRCS representatives commended Kota Surendra and P. Mastanaiah for their timely generosity, emphasizing that private contributions play a vital role in securing the health and future of underprivileged children.

M Srinivasa Rao
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M Srinivasa Rao is Staff Reporter for SPSR Nellore District for The Hans India. A seasoned journalist with over 32 years of experience in both English and Telugu journalism. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading Telugu dailies, including Udayam, Andhra Jyothi, and Andhra Prabha, as well as prominent English newspapers such as The Indian Express. He began his journalistic career with Udayam in Tirupati, Chittoor district, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. He then served with Andhra Jyothi and Andhra Prabha in SPSR Nellore district from 1992 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, he worked as a Staff Reporter for The Indian Express in SPSR Nellore district. Between 2016 and 2019, he was associated with The Hans India in YSR Kadapa district. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Srinivasa Rao has extensively covered a wide range of beats, with particular expertise in social, economic, crime, and political affairs. He is passionate about reporting on current issues that have a significant impact on society and public life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Sri Venkateswara University in 1985.

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