Saturday, January 12, 2013

Indian heroes will always be remembered

The remarkable feat of the Indian team of doctors has had a multiplier effect. The word is spreading and the lives of 353 children that they have changed would continue to be remembered by many of the Rotarians around the world.  For us, it was a life-time of a memorable experience. Many doctors are just looking at the next opportunity to be a part of similar missions.  And for the children, who would now be able to walk, it would be an unforgettable gift that these children living thousands of miles away from India, who would cherish it throughout their life time. For these children, these unknown angels came, wielded their magic wand, and made them ready to stand up on their own legs.  Though braces and crutches would be required to help them support themselves because of the lifeless legs, they would be able to see much farther now...from having the world view from the crawling position, to now a position that makes them stand erect...with confidence and with dignity.

You will find another mention in another volunteer from USA who was in Abuja for the NID, and observed the work of Indian doctors, and makes a special mention in his blog on 'Rotary Voices'. Click here to read. 

Friday, January 11, 2013

More News on Mission Nigeria

Rtn. T.K. Balakrishnan, Editor of Rotary News and Rotary Samachar has done an excellent job of compiling a comprehensive report on India-Nigeria Rotary Polio Surgeries Mission and racing against the time, accommodated the story with photographs to share with the Rotary world.  Looking at the response and feedback that I received from the Rotarians, this was the greatest reward especially for our Rotarian doctors, the heroes of this medicare mission.

We reproduce below the excerpts from the 'Rotary Samachar', for your record and reading pleasure.




In the meanwhile the Rotary International's India National PolioPlus Society has in its December issue of 'PolioPlus Update' has also carried this story.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Transforming Lives



Rotary Voices carries the impressions of Jerry Casey, husband of Rotarian Patrice Putnam of Maine, USA, who was a part of a team taking part in National Immunization Days in Nigeria in December makes a mention about the achievements of Indian doctors and shares his impressions of how Rotary is transforming lives.  Read more


Friday, January 4, 2013

'Rotary News' on Mission Nigeria

The January issue of 'Rotary News' carries a comprehensive report on the India-Nigeria Rotary Polio Surgeries Mission.  Click on the link below to read or copy it in your browser.