Telangana: Vijay Deverakonda, BRS' Harish Rao attend 'Gift of Life' ceremony marking 500 free pediatric heart surgeries
Hyderabad, July 5
Former minister and BRS MLA T Harish Rao and Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda took part in a special 'Gift of Life' ceremony on Saturday.
The ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of 500 surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Kondapak, Siddipet district of Telangana.
The Sathya Sai Trust, which has been successfully providing free pediatric heart surgeries to underprivileged children, achieved a major milestone by successfully completing 500 free heart surgeries at the Sanjeevani Hospital.
Pictures from the special occasion were shared on the official social media handle of the office of BRS MLA Harish Rao.
Speaking on the occasion, Rao extended his heartfelt salutations to the doctors who have breathed new life into the children and to the medical team and staff who provide excellent care to the children and their parents.
"Providing free heart surgeries and medical services to approximately six thousand children annually--thereby gifting them a new life--is no ordinary feat. Today, we heard from the children and their parents. We listened to a family from Chhattisgarh and heard about the experiences of a family from Odisha. The joy, gratitude, and trust visible in their eyes stand as a powerful testament to the service this hospital provides," he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great work by Sathya Sai Trust but why is BRS always in the limelight for these events? Feels like political mileage. Still, happy for the children—free heart surgeries are a lifeline for poor families.
Hearing stories of families from Chhattisgarh and Odisha coming to Telangana for treatment is heartwarming. This is what public-private partnerships should look like—saving lives without asking for money. Salute to the doctors and staff! ❤️
As someone from outside India, it's incredible to see grassroots healthcare initiatives like this in Telangana. 500 surgeries for kids who otherwise couldn't afford it—that's real impact. Vijay Deverakonda is more than just a star.
Honestly, we need more hospitals like this across India. 6000 kids treated every year for free? That's a government-level effort being done by a trust. Why can't the state replicate this model in every district? Good job nonetheless. 👏
Vijay Deverakonda being there shows he genuinely cares about social causes beyond just movies. And Harish Rao's words about the joy in parents' eyes hit home. Medical relief is the truest form of charity. 🙌
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