Daijiworld Media Network-Udupi (JK)
Udupi, Oct 13: The Project Vision organized ‘Udupi Blind Walk 2016’ in collaboration with the health commission and youth of Our Lady of Fathima church Perampally, in order to celebrate World Sight Day on Thursday October 13.
The programme also intended to create awareness on the importance of eye donation.
Udupi traffic police initiated the beginning of the program by releasing balloons whereas Mahesh PU College students led the procession in the presence of three visually impaired. The students also blindfolded themselves during the procession. The procession culminated at Mother of Sorrows church premises.
The Project Vision organized blind walks across the globe in five countries and at 55 locations.
The three visually-impaired persons present were Celestine D’sa, principal of a blind school, Narayan Poojary and Shivu.
Kumara Swami, DYSP Udupi inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “India is known for charity. After death, there is no value for organs. In this circumstance, if we pledge our organ, it would be a permanent gift to others.”
Celestine D’sa, Principal of Residential Blind School said, “I was born with visual impairment. I urge youth of this generation to donate eyes after death so that many people may have sight in life.”
Sister Leena urged students to pledge their eyes and other organs after their death.
Dr Krishna Prasad, Director of Prasad Netralaya said, “Any person who donates his organs after death will be remembered as heroes.”
The mission of the project is to provide a chance to every visually impaired to restore their sight.
Lavina of Perampally Church welcomed the gathering. Reshell Nisha compered the programme.
Jerome Saldana, Secretary of Custodian Board Perampally proposed vote of thanks.
Fr Fred Mascarenhas, dean of Udupi denary, Fr Romiyo Lewis, parish priest Fathima church Perampally, Sr Linet, superior of St Agnes Convent Perampally, Fr Denis D’sa, director of Health commission were present.