Pune : The Federation of Organ and Body Donation, in association with the Rotary Club of Poona North and in collaboration with Jupiter Hospital, is organising the Organ Donation Walkathon 2026 on Saturday, 10 January 2026, in Pune.
The walkathon aims to create widespread awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage citizens to pledge for this life-saving cause under the inspiring message
“अवयवदान महादान–Be a Hero, Be an Organ Donor.”
Event Details
Date:Saturday,
· Venue: Ground behind Amar Business Zone / URBO Kitchen, Ganaraj Chowk, Baner, Pune
· Eligibility: Open to participants 18years and above
Key Highlights
· 5 km Competitive Run with separate prizes for male and female winners
· 3kmFunWalk with prizes through a lucky draw
The Fun Walk will have separate prize categories for:
1Organ donors 2 Organ recipients 3 Doctors and hospital staff 4) open category(general public)
Participant Entitlements
Event T-shirts for the first1,000 participants
· Finisher’s badges ,Breakfast ,Cash prizes and E-certificates and a digital e-book let for all participants
Distinguished Dignitaries
The event will be graced by:
· Rtn. Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi, Former Director, Rotary International — Chief Guest
· Rtn. Manju Phadke, Immediate Past District Governor, Rotary District 3131 — Special Guest
· Mr.Shrikrishna Chunekar, Director-Serum Institute
As Special Guest.
· Mr. Sunil Deshpande, Vice President, Federation of Organ and Body Donation, who has walked over 4,000 km across India to promote organ donation
· Eminent transplant surgeons from Jupiter Hospital
Book Launch
The occasion will also witness the launch of the book “Organ Donation: A Social Perspective”, authored by Mr. Sunil Deshpande, documenting his extensive experiences and advocacy efforts in the field of organ donation.
Public Appeal
The Federation of Organ and Body Donation appeals to citizens of Pune, Pimpri, and Chinchwad to participate enthusiastically in the walkathon and help spread awareness about the noble cause of organ donation.
Registration & Information
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