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promoted a culture of health consciousness and Universal Brotherhood.
community responsibility from the grassroots The place where all the mysteries behind
level. Freemasonry, comes to life - THE TEMPLE.
Warm up session was taken by W.Bro.Ramesh This sacred sanctuary was open to all for a
Admane. All the participant took benefit of that. visit. The veterans behind the explanations and
Dr. Vijay Kumar Tungar, MD Pathology and unravelling the enigma behind the ideologies of
Medical Director of Lokkalyan Diagnostics, Freemasonry were R.W.Bro.Swadesh
addressed the gathering, sharing insights into Bhargava and V.W.Bro.Anil Bhagade.
Thalassemia prevention and its management. Outcome:
His team also organised a diagnosis camp for Through the active involvement of children,
checking the markers in blood for Thalassemia. families, and community members, the
Contributions of the New Era Mother & Child walkathon effectively spread awareness about
Hospital team were also acknowledged. The Thalassemia, emphasizing that even small
Director Dr. Anand Bhutada and his very able initiatives can have a lasting impact on public
team organised the “life saving activity of health education and community engagement.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation”. They brought Blood Donation Camp- 24th June Morning
out two live mannequins, so that all the On the occasion of Universal Brotherhood Day
participants can get an hands on experience. 2025, the Freemasons of Nagpur organized a
The presence of the first aid and trauma team Blood Donation Camp at Dr. Hedgewar Blood
and ambulance, gave a sigh of relief in times of Bank, Dharampeth, Nagpur. The camp was
need. inaugurated by R.W. Bro. Tarun Shrivastava,
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Deputy Regional Grand Master, Regional
W.Bro.Prashant Kanetkar, distribution of Grand Lodge of Western India. He was
participation certificates, and a communal accompanied by V.W. Bro. Tarun Raj Mehra,
breakfast, fostering camaraderie among V.W. Bro. Anil Bhagade, W. Bro. Ravindra
participants and reinforcing the spirit of Tiwari, W. Bro. Hemant Jahagirdar (Regional
Grand Junior Warden), W. Bro. Amit Singh
(President) and W. Bro. Jayaraman Rajagopal
(Joint Secretary). The Guest of Honor, Dr. Vijay
Kumar Tungar, MD and Medical Director of
Lifeline Diagnostics, graced the occasion.
The camp began at 10 am with an inspiring
gesture by-Ms. Gayatri Phadnis, daughter of
W. Bro. Kedar Phadnis, as the first donor. Her
contribution sparked a sense of motivation and
dedication for all participants. Dr.Vijay Tungar
and R.W. Bro. Tarun Shrivastava appreciated

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