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captured by W.Bro. Ramesh Admane, occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day 2026.
W.Bro.Anuj Hamilton & W.Bro.Tushar Garg. A total of 115 individuals underwent cancer
The significance of the gathering lay in screening through the Cancer Patients Aid
bringing service and fellowship together. The Association (CPAA), comprising 59 male and
earlier initiatives had taken the fraternity into 56 female participants. Importantly, the
the wider community; the concluding screening identified 33 individuals requiring
celebration brought the fraternity together further medical follow-up,thereby
again in an atmosphere of warmth and demonstrating the immense value of
camaraderie. preventive healthcare and early detection.
It thus served as an appropriate culmination Several participants have been advised to
of the programme, reaffirming that undergo additional investigations and
brotherhood encompasses both service to specialist consultations, which may prove life-
society and bonds within the Masonic family. changing and potentially life-saving. In
The Universal Brotherhood Day 2026 addition, participants exhibiting abnormal
observance by the Freemasons of Nagpur health markers were further screened for
was a meaningful four-day journey from cardiac health using non-invasive diagnostic
fellowship to service and from principle to technology provided by Acuradyne Medical
action. Systems Pvt. Ltd. Due to the overwhelming
Report By W.Bro Tushar Garg response and the large number of
Lodge Vasudev No. 478 and Mark & Royal participants requiring detailed assessment,
Ark Mariners Lodge Vasudev No. 186, some of these cardiac evaluations will
Mumbai continue over the next two weeks. R.W. Bro.
Lodges are delighted to share the successful Subhash Laxman Saraf, RGM of WI, for his
completion of the Cancer Detection Camp gracious presence, unwavering support, and
and Heart Health Camp organized by Lodge constant words of encouragement throughout
Vasudev No. 478 and Mark & Royal Ark the planning and execution of this initiative.
Mariners Lodge Vasudev No. 186 on the We were also privileged and blessed to have
in attendance the senior office bearers of Arya
Samaj and Smt. Vidya Thakur, Hon'ble MLA, Poem Builders of the Inner Temple
whose presence added immense value to the
occasion and encouraged all those
associated with this noble endeavour.
We got the support from the medical teams
from Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA)
and Acuradyne Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd. for
their professional service, expertise and
commitment. It was a satisfying work of
charity by the Lodges.

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