Until 30th July, a pregnant woman in Gadchiroli who required fetal screening often had to travel to Nagpur or Chandrapur. For families from rural and tribal communities, this meant additional expense, lost time and a difficult journey during pregnancy. For some, distance could also mean delaying or missing timely prenatal diagnosis.
For Shriniwas Amit Apte, beta thalassemia has always been a part of life, but never a barrier to his dreams. Diagnosed at just six months of age, he grew up balancing regular blood transfusions, iron chelation, and academics, with the unwavering support of his parents and dedicated healthcare teams.
For over eight years, Sister Praveena Banu has been a constant presence at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Day Care Centre at RDT Hospital, caring for more than 163 children and their families. She knows each child not just by name, but by their journey, offering reassurance through every step of treatment.
On 21st June 2026, Sankalp observed International Yoga Day with a guided yoga session led by Ms. Sumitra. The session encouraged staff to step away from their daily responsibilities, embrace mindful movement, and focus on physical and mental well-being through simple breathing exercises and stretches.
Sankalp, together with 26 corporate partners, educational institutions, community groups and volunteers, organised 53 blood donation camps across the country in June 2026, collecting 2,116 units of blood. We are grateful to every organisation that hosted a camp, helping strengthen the blood supply for children and adults living with thalassemia and other conditions.
Mr. Rajat, President of Sankalp, was felicitated at the World Blood Donor Day & Awards Function organised by the Indian Red Cross Society, Andhra Pradesh State Branch, for the organisation's contribution to thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and humanitarian service.
