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Daijiworld Media Network (ANK)
Mangaluru, Oct 4: G Shankar Family Trust president Nadoja Dr G Shankar distributed funds up to Rs 50 lac to patients undergoing cancer and dialysis treatment, on the eve of his 64th birthday, here at Father Muller Medical College on Friday, October 4.
As many as 76 cancer patients and 107 dialysis patients benefited from the funds.
Every year, Dr G Shankar is making cash donations to the tune of Rs 70 to Rs 75 lac, to help needy cancer and dialysis patients.
Addressing the gathering, Dr G Shankar said, "Every year I have been distributing funds to over 1000 needy patients. Cancer is such a disease that can shatter a person physically, mentally, emotionally as well as financially. Hence, we need to support cancer patients. We need to make them confident to face the challenging disease and overcome it.”
Father Muller Charitable Institutions director Fr Richard Coelho said," We should always stand in support of cancer patients. Treatment at the right time is a must to protect our health. Father Muller Hospital provides health card, concession for the patients. Last year nearly Rs 48 crore worth free care was given. Our mission is to provide good treatment to the needy at an affordable cost.”
Public Relation Officer David Sequeira welcomed the gathering. Dr Jagadish Yadapadithaya compered the event and John proposed vote of thanks.
Administrator Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, medical superintendent Dr Uday Kumar and Sr Janet were present.