{"id":1360,"date":"2026-01-08T13:56:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:56:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samajsanchar.com\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:56:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:56:23","slug":"organ-donation-walkathon-2026-on-10-january-in-pune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samajsanchar.com\/?p=1360","title":{"rendered":"Organ Donation Walkathon 2026 on 10 January in Pune"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pune : <\/strong>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.
\nThe 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<\/p>\n

\u201c\u0905\u0935\u092f\u0935\u0926\u093e\u0928 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0926\u093e\u0928\u2013Be a Hero, Be an Organ Donor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/p>\n

Date:Saturday,<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Venue: Ground behind Amar Business Zone \/ URBO Kitchen, Ganaraj Chowk, Baner, Pune
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eligibility: Open to participants 18years and above<\/p>\n

Key Highlights<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 km Competitive Run with separate prizes for male and female winners
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3kmFunWalk with prizes through a lucky draw<\/p>\n

The Fun Walk will have separate prize categories for:<\/p>\n

1Organ donors 2 Organ recipients 3 Doctors and hospital staff 4) open category(general public)<\/p>\n

Participant Entitlements<\/p>\n

Event T-shirts for the first1,000 participants<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finisher\u2019s badges ,Breakfast ,Cash prizes\u00a0 and E-certificates and a digital e-book let for all participants<\/p>\n

Distinguished Dignitaries<\/p>\n

The event will be\u00a0 graced by:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rtn. Dr. Mahesh Kotbagi, Former Director, Rotary International \u2014 Chief Guest
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rtn. Manju Phadke, Immediate Past District Governor, Rotary District 3131 \u2014 Special Guest
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr.Shrikrishna Chunekar, Director-Serum Institute
\nAs Special Guest.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. Sunil Deshpande, Vice President, Federation of Organ and Body Donation, who has walked over 4,000 km across India to promote organ donation
\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eminent transplant surgeons from Jupiter Hospital<\/p>\n

Book Launch<\/p>\n

The occasion will also witness the launch of the book \u201cOrgan Donation: A Social Perspective\u201d, authored by Mr. Sunil Deshpande, documenting his extensive experiences and advocacy efforts in the field of organ donation.<\/p>\n

Public Appeal<\/p>\n

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.
\nRegistration & Information<\/p>\n

For participation and further details, please visit:www.fitfreaks.in<\/p>\n

FitFreaks
\nEvent Booking , Ticketing and Fitness coaching platform<\/p>\n

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