MAHE and Rotary Club Manipal Town organize ‘Navachethana’ – Cultural Challenge-2022’
A fundraising event for the treatment of childhood cancer patients
Manipal May 10, 2022: Rotary Club Manipal Town, in association with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) organised ‘Navachethana’ – Cultural Challenge-2022’ a fundraising event for the treatment of childhood cancer patients at Golden Jubilee Hall- Manipal on May 7.
District Governor, RID 3182, MG Ramchandra Murthy, and District Governor Elect Dr. Jaya Gowri were the Chief guests. Pro-Chancellor, MAHE, Dr. HS Ballal and Vice-Chancellor Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh were the guests of honor. RCMT president Ganesh Nayak and Registrar, MAHE, Dr. Narayana Sabhahit were present.
Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE supported the noble cause undertaken by the Rotary Club of Manipal Town.
“We wish them all the very best to achieve their target fund of 1 crore and assure them that MAHE will provide support through a matching grant amount,” he said.
Lt Gen (Dr) MD Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor, MAHE lauded the efforts of the Rotary Club of Manipal town in organizing the event.
He said such initiatives bring a ray of hope in the lives of many children dealing with this deadly disease.
“MAHE will always champion causes like these and provide our support,” he assured.
The cultural program started with the Inaugural dance by Hansini Upadhyaya, from Bhargavi group, followed by the performances of dance troops. The event included a dance competition which was judged by Vidushi Veena Samaga of Radhakrishna Nrityaniketan, Udupi, Vidwan Chandrasekar Navada, Nrityanjali Kala Academy, Suratkal, and Vidushi Yasha Ramkrishna, Proprietor of Hejje Gejje. Close to 500 people witnessed and cherished the performances by the dance groups.
