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.
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.
SHeAL certified 28 mentors who successfully completed the Mentor Development Series (MDS), recognising their commitment to learner-centred teaching and mentorship. A new batch of five participants has also joined the programme.
Sankalp, in association with DKMS Germany, conducted HLA camps in Jodhpur and Bharuch. A Post-HLA Report OPD in Jodhpur guided 40 patients, while HLA camps collected samples from 30 thalassemia-affected families. Families also received counselling on disease management, cure, prevention, and government support.
On 21st May, children across Sankalp Thalassemia Day Care Centres received a special meal sponsored by the Amit Iyer Foundation in remembrance of Amit Iyer's birthday. This annual initiative by
Mr. Sundareshan Iyer continues to transform a day of remembrance into an occasion of compassion and bringing smiles to children
For children living with thalassemia major, blood is not an emergency requirement. It is a lifelong necessity.
For 23 years, Sankalp India Foundation has been driven by a simple refusal: the refusal to accept preventable suffering.
For children living with thalassemia major, growing up often means learning medical terms long before classroom lessons. Hospital visits become routine, treatment schedules shape daily life, and families learn to navigate uncertainty alongside hope.
International Nurses’ Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and commitment of nursing professionals who play an essential role in patient care every day.
