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JULY, 2024
Walkaroo Foundation, in partnership with Aravind Eye Hospitals, held its fourth free eye check-up and cataract surgery camp at PUPS Malumichampatti on July 28, 2024. The camp provided eye care to 434 residents from 20 nearby villages. Of those screened, 294 were diagnosed with eye issues 55 underwent cataract surgery, 169 had refractive problems, 124 were recommended for eyeglasses, and 43 were diagnosed with specialty issues. Walkaroo Foundation sincerely thanks the local community, leaders, district administration, school authorities, Aravind Eye Hospital staff, and dedicated Walkaroo volunteers. Special thanks to the MBA students of GRG School of Management Studies for their support in managing the camp.
AUGUST, 2023
On August 6, 2023, the Walkaroo Foundation, in collaboration with Aravind Eye Hospital, organized a transformative event: a Free Eye Check and Cataract Surgery Camp that extended its care to the villages in and around Malumichampatty. Held at the premises of PUPS, Malumichampatty, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, the camp proved to be a beacon of hope for 573 beneficiaries hailing from approximately 25 villages. Notably, 70 individuals received the gift of sight through free cataract surgeries at Aravind Hospital, while 146 others were provided with expert recommendations for spectacles. The enthusiastic participation of 135 spirited Walkaroo volunteers, aided by a remarkable door-to-door publicity campaign led by 90 dedicated volunteers, contributed significantly to the camp’s resounding success.