Balakrishna Celebrates Birthday with Cancer Patients
The grand closing ceremony of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (BIACH&RI) will be held on June 22 at Novotel Hotel, Hitech City, Hyderabad, announced the hospital’s Chairman, Nandamuri Balakrishna.
Addressing a press conference at the hospital on Tuesday, Balakrishna said the institution, founded in 2000 with the vision and ideals of legendary leader N.T. Rama Rao and Smt. Basavatarakam, has successfully completed 25 years of dedicated service in cancer care. He noted that several meaningful programs and outreach initiatives had been conducted throughout the year as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.
Balakrishna stated that the concluding event will be organized on a grand scale and will witness the presence of several distinguished dignitaries. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda, former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will attend the event as chief guests.
The ceremony will also be attended by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel, Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha, and Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, among other prominent leaders.
Highlighting the institution’s future plans, Balakrishna said the event will serve as an occasion to reflect on the hospital’s remarkable 25-year journey while reaffirming its commitment toward expanding cancer care services. He revealed that the hospital is moving ahead with the construction of a new North Block at its Hyderabad campus and a state-of-the-art cancer hospital at Thullur near Amaravati, both of which are being developed to meet the growing healthcare needs of patients.
He said the institution would use the occasion to honor and remember all those who have contributed to the hospital’s growth and success over the past two and a half decades. Reiterating the hospital’s founding principles, Balakrishna emphasized that BIACH&RI has always functioned as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality cancer treatment and would continue to uphold the same values in the years ahead.
Earlier in the day, Balakrishna celebrated his birthday with children undergoing cancer treatment at the hospital. In a heartwarming gesture, he cut a specially arranged birthday cake alongside the children and shared the celebrations with them. He later distributed toys, gifts, and spent time interacting with the young patients, bringing smiles to their faces.
On the occasion, several philanthropists and well-wishers extended financial support to the hospital. Balakrishna received a donation of ₹1 lakh from Hyderabad-based philanthropist Seetharama Raju. Students and management of Triveni and Krishnaveni Schools also contributed ₹1,01,116, collected to support cancer patients undergoing treatment.
In another significant contribution, Kakarla Raghavendra Rao donated ₹10 lakh towards the construction of the upcoming cancer hospital at Thullur near Amaravati. Balakrishna expressed heartfelt gratitude to all donors and appreciated the efforts of the school children for their inspiring contribution toward a noble cause.
Thanking everyone who had conveyed birthday wishes, Balakrishna said he was deeply touched by the affection shown towards him and prayed for the strength and opportunity to continue serving society with greater dedication and enthusiasm in the years to come.
The event was attended by Dr. T. Subrahmanyeswara Rao, Medical Director, BIACH&RI; Dr. Phani Koteswara Rao, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Kalpana Raghunadh, Associate Director (Academics); heads of various medical departments, doctors, nursing staff, paramedical personnel, and other members of the hospital fraternity.
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