Hyderabad

To create awareness for MS & MSSI at the First Sunday Organic Earth Mela by Goodseeds at Saptaparni, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Goodseeds is a platform to promote healthy, holistic, and sustainable living ideas. It was founded by Mr. Narayan Murthy in 2012. He has extended his support to the Hyderabad Chapter of MSSI by giving a free stall at every mela happening in the city. Young women entrepreneurs and the elite who visited the mela showed great interest in the activities of MSSI.

MSSI Hyderabad participated in the mela in January and March and it was observed that there were many who were still unaware of the existence of such an Institution. Many volunteered to contribute and support the MS cause.

“forms of the formless” – a book launched by MSSI Hyderabad in 2011 was sold at the mela at a discounted price, with the author Ms Amita Talwar personally signing the copies. The proceeds of the sale were generously donated by her to MSSI Hyderabad.

“MSSI added flavour to Goodseeds mela” was a pleasing remark made by Mr. Narayan Murthy. MSSI Hyderabad is grateful to him for the opportunity provided.

Meeting PV Sindhu

Meeting with P.V.  Sindhu at  Brahmakumaris centre, Shanti Sarovar, in Hyderabad on Mahashivratri on 13th Feb.2018. She addressed a gathering of over 1000 people form different fields IT, GHMC, defence, sports etc. I represented MSSI Hyderabad chapter.  Spoke personally to Sindhu about MSSI and  MS affecting the youth. Gifted her Amita Talwar’s book  ‘Forms of the Formless’ which was launched as our fundraiser and the sale proceeds of which go for the welfare of PwMS. The book has a writeup on MSSI . She promised to go through it and thanked whole heartedly.

MSSI Hyderabad chapter organised the MS walk on 4th February to celebrate India MS Day at the Parade Grounds in the heart of Secunderabad.

Ms. Basa Nagmani, renowned long distance runner and Asian games Gold Medalist, flagged off the walk and was felicitated by our chairperson.

Dr. Rebecca Varghese, a PwMS and an emergency physician was felicitated by our charter chairperson, for her various achievements in beauty pageants.

The participants included most of our PwMS with their friends, caregivers and children, office bearers, life members, guests, TV 1 and TV 9 team, athletes from Ms. Nagamani’s training school and the morning walkers around.

The walk drew publicity with TV channels like TV1 and TV9, newspapers like The Hindu and the local daily Telangana Today covering the programme which helped to bring focus on MS.

The highlight of the programme was two persons with MS who were on their daily morning walk registered with the society and a guest registered as a life member.

Hyderabad chapter thanks Mr. R.K. Nair, MD of Soma Block Prints, Jaipur, for sponsoring this event which was a grand success.

The Hyderabad Chapter celebrated World MS Day at City Center Mall, Banjara Hills on 31/5/2017 with the theme ‘Life with MS’. The colour for the day was Orange.

80 Members and guests joined hands to form the Human Chain for World MS Day that included PwMS, their family members, caregivers, guests and life members. The enthusiastic participation (despite the scorching summer heat) by everyone made this event a ‘SUCCESS’.

The event timing was from 5.00 PM till 7.00 PM. However, like all other events, the participants enjoyed themselves and thus it got extended till 7.30 PM (not breaking the tradition).

Memorable Moments of the Day:

Our event began with a welcome address by Mrs. Mamta Gupta – Chapter Chairperson. She welcomed all the participants and shared details about the importance of World MS Day and Hyderabad Chapter’s social responsible services to society.

1. Rebecca, PwMS began the program with her soulful rendering of the famous song “Heal the World” followed by another song “Saari umr hum” from the movie 3 Idiots. She shared her own experiences and of a few other MS persons through her verse “Life with MS” and the audience was visibly moved by her story.
2. Arti Mittal, PwMS recited a poem “Life is Beautiful” (penned by her).
3. Master Gaurav Mittal, PwMS Mrs. Arti Mittal’s son sang his own composition “Monster”.
4. Miss Akshara (whom we all call Baby Doll), daughter of PwMS Mrs. Srikanya gave a rousing dance performance to the song “Nachange Saari Raat”.
5. Niharika Bohra, daughter of PwMS Mrs. Suman Bohra sang the beautiful song “Aashayen”.
6. Ramadevi, PwMS who is currently confined to a wheelchair displayed the true spirit of ‘Life with MS’ by performing to the song “Nadavinodam” while sitting on a chair. This was the highlight of the evening.
7. P. Murali Krishna (Guinness record holder) and award winning magician entertained the audience with his magic acts.
8. The evening was full of fun and frolic. As with all good things, the event came to an end with a show of solidarity for PwMS, their family members, caregivers, guests and life members by forming a human chain.

Acknowledgements:

The MSSI Hyderabad Chapter expresses their sincere gratitude to our wonderful sponsors without whom, this event would not have been possible.

1. We gratefully acknowledge Mr. Sandeep Shah of Subway for the generosity in providing snacks and refreshments for all the event attendees.
2. We are very thankful to UCB India for their support towards this event.
3. We express our gratitude to Mr. Asim of City Center Mall, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad for graciously providing the venue to host our event.
4. Special thanks to the vendor, Mrs. Deepthi of Darsh Events for providing the backdrop, and organising the stage and sound.

Catch a glimpse of some of the activities and events held by the Hyderabad Chapter

We celebrated India MS Day along with our annual program Akanksha at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad which was attended by about 70 persons. We had a fellowship time of all the PwMS with their families followed by the Laser Show and snacks sponsored by MSSI. This event created awareness amongst the general public

Arogya – Annual Master Health Check was conducted at Zoi Hospital. 21 persons availed this facility. Breakfast was served by MSSI.

The World MS Day 2016 was celebrated at Tivoli Theatre, Secunderabad. Everyone enjoyed the movie AZHAR and the mouthwatering snacks. This was a successful awareness campaign.

The National AGM 2016 was hosted by MSSI Hyderabad Chapter at Green Park Hotel, Begumpet on 9^th September 2016. There was an excellent representation by the dignitaries from the Head Office and all the Chapters. This was followed by a Musical evening by Dr. Mahesh Joshi and dinner.