Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 13: Reinforcing its commitment to community engagement and meaningful social initiatives, Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt. Ltd. supported a special Children’s Day celebration organised by KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, in association with Storyfy, at KMC Hospital, Jyothi.
The community initiative brought together approximately 90 children from EuroKids Preschool Mangaluru and Kidzee School Mangaluru, along with their parents, teachers and caretakers, for a morning filled with interactive activities, health awareness and celebration.
Representing Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt Ltd were Valerian Dalmaida, business advisor, and Ashok Kumar, general manager. Also present were Vinol Savio D’Costa, founder and managing director of Sierra Learning Academy; Deepith Kundar, head of Industry Embedded Degrees, St Aloysius in association with Sierra Learning Academy; and Safwan, sales head at Sierra Learning Academy. Representing KMC Hospital was Rakesh Dharshan, head – marketing & sales, who supported the initiative.
The programme was hosted by Lavita D’Souza, head of operations and marketing at Storyfy.
The celebration featured an energetic Zumba and dance session conducted by Sunil, dance instructor at Spotlight Dance Studio, followed by interactive games and healthy-snack discussions with medical professionals.
One of the key highlights was an interactive session where children were divided into four groups to engage with doctors and learn about nutrition, personal hygiene and everyday health practices. The medical team included Dr Soundharya, consultant paediatrician; Dr Swathi Rao, paediatric intensivist; Aruna Malliya, senior dietitian; and Dr Jeedu Radhakrishnan, cluster head – emergency medicine.
The sessions also introduced children to basic first-aid awareness, hand hygiene, scratches, animal bites, including rabies-related risks, and the importance of recognising safety signs and seeking help from adults whenever necessary. An animated awareness video further reinforced the importance of first aid and proper handwashing practices.
Another important aspect of the initiative was familiarising children with the hospital environment and helping them view it as a safe, friendly and welcoming space. Dr. Jeedu Radhakrishnan, the driving force behind the Teddy Bear Clinic concept, highlighted the importance of making healthcare experiences more comfortable and approachable for young children.
Towards the conclusion, children were encouraged to share their learnings from the day’s activities. Mementos were presented to Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt Ltd, Sierra Learning Academy and Storyfy in appreciation of their support. Representatives of the participating schools were also recognised with mementos. Takeaway kits were distributed to all the children, followed by a group photograph and refreshments.
Through its support for this initiative, Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt Ltd continues to encourage community participation, collaborative initiatives and activities that create a positive impact beyond business. The organisation believes in supporting meaningful programmes that bring together institutions, educational organisations, healthcare professionals and families to build stronger, more aware and connected communities.
The Children’s Day celebration was a meaningful step towards creating a positive community experience, bringing together healthcare, education and social responsibility for the benefit of young minds.
About Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt Ltd
Sapling Multi Ventures Pvt Ltd is a Mangaluru-based business ecosystem builder supporting founders through an integrated model of infrastructure, network, guidance and funding — from bootstrapping strategy to investment readiness. Rooted in the Mangaluru region, Sapling stays engaged with the ventures it backs well beyond capital, supporting validation, execution and scale through talent pipelines, shared infrastructure, operational guidance and market-ready delivery, with the goal of building resilient, long-term businesses.
For more information, visit www.saplingmvpl.com.