Age is Just a Number! ‘YOUNG’ Revelers of ‘SPOORTHI’ Charitable Trust Unleash their Talents in ‘SPOORTHI’
Age is Just a Number! ‘YOUNG’ Revelers of ‘SPOORTHI’ Charitable Trust Unleash their Talents on Annual Day in ‘SPOORTHI’ ( the state of being strong and active; energy ) on 9th Annual SPOORTHI Day Celebration held on Sunday, 1 March 2020, at Vathsalya Dhama-Giridhar Rao Sanjeevi Bai Vridhashram-Kodialbail, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: “None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. Live your life and forget your age ” had said Henry David Thoreau; and Pearl S Buck had said “Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.” So for that matter, the so called “Elders”, who are in their 60 plus up to 80 plus, or in other terms you can call them “Youngsters”, the members of Spoorthi Charitable Trust (SCT) , unleashed their hidden talents in forms of dance, music and skits, during the 9th Annual Day of the Trust held at ‘Vathsalya Dhama-Giridhar Rao Sanjeevi Bai Vridhashram’-Kodialbail, Mangaluru
Quoting Dorothea Kent’s witty words” A man ninety years old was asked to what he attributed his longevity. I reckon, he said, with a twinkle in his eye, it is because most nights I went to bed and slept when I should have sat up and worried.” – and starting this report on the lighter side of the vein, I think most of the elderly folks that I saw at Spoorthi Annual Day function might have done the same thing, like this 90 year old man. The enthusiasm and joy seen among the seniors present at this event was enormous, with everyone bubbling with excitement and fun. The audience predominately of young and old, especially elderly women all dressed to thrill, in their best glittering Sarees and extreme make-up, brought some glittering look to the venue.
While looking at the mind-blowing dance and singing performances of SCT and other NGO members, of KMC Navachaitanya (Attavar and Bejai) , Age (Action Group for Elderly) -Mangaluru, I could say that it was full of “SPOORTHI” meaning “the state of being strong and active; energy” and with full of liveliness, life, energy, animation, spirit, high-spiritedness, vivacity, exuberance, buoyancy, bounce, vibrancy, verve, vim, pep, brio, zest, zestfulness, sparkle, spark, effervescence, dynamism, passion, fire, vigour, forcefulness, ardour, zeal, relish, gusto, push, drive, punch, elan etc etc. OMG and Wow, these vintage revelers simply rocked the stage!
Spoorthi Charitable Trust established in the year 2010, is a trust for prevention of ageing and promotion of active ageing. With India currently having over 10 croreSenior citizens of which 37 lakhs suffer from dementia, 4 crores suffer from poor vision, One in 3 has high blood pressure, 1 in 3 has arthritis, 1 in 5 has diabetes.and 1 in 5 has decreased hearing. Cancer is 10 times more common in older people .One in 10 falls and sustains a fracture,1 in 4 has depression,1 in 3 has bowel disorder, 1 in 5 has urinary incontinence. To prevent these diseases and disabilities, exercise is the only way you can escape ageing and age related disorders, and Spoorthi Charitable Trust caters to the needs of the elderly people by providing them inspiration, care, love, arrange exercise classes, regular health check-ups and so on.
Spoorthi Charitable Trust having its centre at Kodialguthu in City, where members have been exercising for the past 9 years, also distributes drugs to senior citizens at concessional rate and distributes free samples for organized health camps. Health check camps, memory tests, BP checks, free sugar tests, exercise demonstration are held often. Their Exercise centre will teach simple flexibility exercises for all the joints in the body, exercises to build muscles and strengthen them, and also balance exercises. Health camps will include free sugar testing, Memory testing, Blood Pressure check up, general health check, eye check and orthopedic check. Poor people can avail this service free of cost. In this regard, Spoorthi Charitable Trust has been a helpful organization in catering to the health and ageingneeds of the elderly people.
The Annual Day celebrations began with a prayer song invoking God’s blessings, followed by Dr Prabha Adhikari-Secretary of the Trust welcoming the gathering, and also briefing about the existence of SCT was done by Dr Raghuveer C V, the Trustee of SCT. The function was inaugurated by Harsha Rao- Associate Editor of Deccan Herald English Newspaper, along with other dignitaries on the dais namely- Dr Prabha Adhikari, and Dr C V Raghuveer, and Sathya Mohan Hebbar- all three Trustees; Ms Kavitha Shastry- District Lioness Club Governor; Ms Prameela Rao- Professor at University College, Mangaluru and Founder of Kalpa Trust- a NGO; and Ms Kumuda Rao, who presided over the function.
The chief guest and other dignitaries who spoke on the occasion praised SCT for their service rendered to the elderly, and the care and love shown towards them liked their family members. On the occasion, Ms Vijaya Baliga a donor to the SCT was felicitated. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Prabha Adhikari The formal programme was followed by a cultural session, where the “young” members of Spoorthi, AGE, and KMC Nava Chaitanya enthralled the audience with their hidden talents, comprising of songs, skit and dances. No doubt, Seniors Rock!
Spoorthi Charitable Trust was founded By Mrs Kumuda Ramachandra Rao, in memory of her Husband late Sri M.A.Ramachandra Rao. V S Hebbar is the Managing Trustee; Ms Usha Hebbar is the treasurer; Dr Prabha Adhikari- secretary; Trust Members are- Dr Mohini Bhat, Dr C.V. Raghuveer ,Girish Adhikari, and Dr PratibhaPereira. Co-opted Members are- Dr Pracheth and Ms C V Suvarna. Spoorthi Trust is a part of PAGE-People`s Association for Geriatric Empowerment. Membership is open to anybody who wants to avail all the above services irrespective of age; and Anybody who wants to contribute to the cause in cash or kind or offer their services.
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