Monday, December 13, 2021

Rotary Club of Chandigarh to fight Alzheimer Dementia

Rotary Action Group to fight Alzheimer Dementia (ADRAG) appointed Rotary Club of Chandigarh as the 4th Indian Chapter to lead the project. 

Past Rotary International President Rajendra K Saboo formally launched the Chapter and said that this would be a great service to the people suffering from Alzheimer and their families. 

The first chapter was established in Bangalore last year, and 15 chapters are planned in India by the end of June 2022, said President of Rotary Bangalore Cantonment Rtn Vinod John. 

ADRAG-India Initiative Chairman Rtn Wg Cdr DP Sabharwal said that India has over 4 million patients suffering from Alzheimer's who need proper rehabilitation, and awareness to identify the earlier detection of the disease. As a part of the campaign, Rtn Sabharwal offered to make a presentation in whatever club this is required. 

District Governor Rtn Ajay Madan said that every effort would be made to promote the programme and engage all Rotarians in the District to spread awareness. 

Rtn Jaspal Sidhu, President of Rotary Club of Chandigarh expressed happiness in Rotary Club Chandigarh being selected in the District to lead the campaign. 

Rtn. Amrit Pal Singh, past president of Rotary Club Chandigarh would be spearheading the programme in the District and providing the strategic plan.