Launch of Kalp Cancer Foundation

Kalp Cancer Foundation is launched on 3rd February 2013 at 7.00 p.m, at Indiranagar Club, Bangalore. Mrs. Anne Ferrer, the Chairman of Rural Development Trust, Ananthapur presided over the launch as chief guest. The program began with an invocation song by Dr. Padmashree in her beautiful voice followed by lightening the lamp by another chief guest, Dr. Ganesh who delivered the inaugural address. He explained the motive behind initiating such an organization, its goals and working pattern. Audience were inspired and overwhelmed by his speech, to be aware of the necessity of such an NGO. Mrs. Anne Ferrer, the Chief Guest for the event spoke from her heart and was the most appropriate person to launch Kalp Cancer Foundation. She shared her experiences including the difficulties in incepting and running a NGO. She also extended her support to Kalp Foundation in future, boosting the morale of Kalp family.

The official website of Kalp was launched by Mrs. Meera, followed by a brief introduction to founder and the new members of Kalp Cancer Foundation by Dr. Geeta. Dr. V. Sreenivas Prasad, Consultant Neurologist from Hyderabad, Dr. Sitaramaiah, Urologist from Kurnool and Dr. Bhanukiran, Orthopaedic Surgeon from Ananthapur shared their ideas and suggestions for NGOs . All the members promised to do their best to help foundation to achieve its goal. Mr. Shankarprasad and Dr. Bhanumathy announced and awarded prizes to the winners of the Kalp painting competition conducted in schools. The program was compeered by Dr. Rachana while the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sangi Reddy. The event was a great success because of the active participation of all the well wishers of Kalp.