20TH NOV 2018 – DISTRICT SPORTS MEET
Our trainees participated in the District Sports Meet held at Chingleput on 20th November 2018 and took part in 100 metres Running Race.
2018
2017
EXCLUSIVE PSYCHIATRIC CAMP AT SAI SAMARPAN
The SGF Trust organized a Psychiatric Camp on 17th December 2017 which was piloted by one of the Trustees a senior Neuro Psychiatrist Dr. C.J.Maikandaan MD (NIMHANS) alongwith two other Doctors MD Psychiatry.The Psychiatric consultation and counseling services were offered from 10.30 am to 3 pm and availed by 25 special children and their family. Refreshments and Lunch was arranged for all the participants and the consultation and counseling services availed was very much appreciated by all the special parents. They have also requested for quarterly follow up camps.
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WORLD DISABLED DAY CELEBRATION
On 3rd December 2017, the Trust celebrated the World Disabled Day by donating Personal Hygiene kits to 10 special children from economically weaker families. The Kit consisted of Daily Care items such as Tooth Paste with Brush, bathing soap with a soap box, a quality towel, shampoo bottle, a hair oil bottle, a compact mirror, comb, talcum powder, handtowel and a nailcutter in an attractive Jute bag costing Rs.550/- The entire cost was sponsored by the Trustee Mrs Alamelu Sivaraman and Trustee Shri.Padmanabhan Advocate Chennai High Court. The function was attended by two more Special Children families and there was also entertainment for the special children. There was music and dance performance by all the Special children which they enjoyed thoroughly. Lunch and refreshments were arranged by the Managing Trustee for all the participants of the programme .
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SAI SAMARPAN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
In November 2017 a Vocational Training Centre “SAI SAMARPAN” was started at the new spacious premises of the Managing Trustee at Irandamkattalai . This spacious premises with an attractive garden has been offered at a concessional rent to the Trust, by the Managing Trustee. The centre was on pilot run for a month and started functioning in full swing since December 2017. Two experienced staff have been engaged by the Trust to take up the training activities for the special children.
SPORTS CUM REHABILITATION CAMP
In July 2017 a Special Rehabilitation Sports camp was conducted at the spacious new premises of the Managing Trustee Plot No.A4/A5 Everest Garden, Irandamkattalai for the special children of Deepam School. The Sports event was organized in co ordination with Dr.Radhika Bharath,Msc.PT (Glasgow,UK) CDNT, Lymphedema Therapist(MCCF) and their Unit, EMERGING FIT,( A PHYSIOTHERAPY & REHAB CENTRE) at New No.33, Old No.29, Trustpuram 2nd Main Road Kodambakkam, Chennai 600024.
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2016
DENTAL HEALTH CHECK UP & AWARENESS CAMP
In August 2016 a Dental health check up camp was arranged by SGF Trust in coordination with Saveetha Dental College, Chennai and about 35 special children of Deepam Special School got benefitted from the camp Doctors and the team from Saveetha Dental College also distributed follow up cards to the special children so that they can avail free follow up dental care and check up at the hospital later on.
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YOGA AWARENESS CAMP
Along with the Dental camp yoga exercises were also taken up under the guidance of Yoga Master Shri. R.Venkatraman and Smt.Lakshmi Venkatraman for the special children of Deepam School. Some healing techniques were also shared by the Yoga Master with the parents of the special children. The children were also taught simple pranayama exercises.
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SCHOOL UNIFORMS TO THE ORPHANAGE
In June 2016 SGF Trust had arranged for School Uniforms for the Children put up in the Gurukulam Home at Madurantakam through a Social Worker Mrs. Amirtha. The Home has requested for a printer to replace their old worn out printer which has since been arranged for by the Trust at a cost of Rs.4800/-.
2015
PROVIDING RELIEF TO FLOOD AFFECTED VICTIMS.
SGF Trust also provided relief to flood affected victims of Chennai in Dec 2015 and 6 affected families were provided with financial assistance to the tune of Rs.40000/- apart from clothings etc.
SECOND MEDICAL CAMP – SGF TRUST WITH CHENNAI SPECIALITY KLINIC
SGF 2nd Medical Camp was held on the 21st of Aug 2015 for the special children of Deepam School for Special Children & their parents, Dharmaraja Kovil Street Kilpak at their Park Road Branch. The Park Road branch children also participated in the Medical camp alongwith their parents.
The Medical Camp was organized in co ordination with Dr. Meera Raghavan of The Chennai Speciality Klinic, Besant Nagar, Chennai. and her team of doctors and nurses. Nearly 40 children,their parents and the special school teachers also benefited by the Health Camp.
Refreshments and lunch and the medical kit expenses were met by the SGF.
The Special Children were also provided with Painting Note Books to keep them engaged during the Medical Camp which was a grand success. The School represented for a follow up Medical Camp.
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OTHER WELFARE ACTIVITIES
SGF Trust has adopted two poor children children of a house maid and supported their education by remitting the fees directly to the school. This was taken up when the elder child was in 10th standard and her brother in 8th standard. The children are doing well and the elder one is now in Plus two and the younger one in 10th standard. The elder one Ms.V alarmathy had scored more than 60% in 10th Standard and is confident of better performance in Plus 2.
2014
FIRST MEDICAL CAMP BY SGF TRUST
The Turst conducted its first Medical Camp on the 10th of October 2014.A Comprehensive health check up was arranged for the special children of the Cantonment Board School at Neyam. The Health Camp was coordinated with the help of Chennai Speciality Klinic, Besant Nagar, Chennai. The Chief Doctors Dr.Raghavan and Dr.Meera Raghavan took active part in the conduct of the Health Camp. Nearly 50 children benefitted from the Health Camp. Lunch and other incidental expenses including Gift for the Special Children were provided by the SAI Ganesh Foundation.