HelpAge India in association with ALKEM Pharma, is planning a Walkathon involving Senior Citizens, Students and Volunteers. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and foster sense of community and support among senior citizens and their tr caregivers.

Date: 21st September 2024 (Saturday) 6.30 am Venue: Anna Nagar Tower Park assembling point Open Auditorium – Inside Tower Park
Chennai : Mr. Edwin Babu – Director – Tamilnadu, HelpAge India Welcomed the gathering. Mr. B.R Sharavanan, Alkem Pentacare Division & Team of 10 people participated. Mr. B.R. Sharavanan explained the Alkem Foundation Activities and importance of the Walkathon.

Chennai: Dr. R. Sathianathan, Former Director – Institute of Mental Health,Dr. A.V. Srinivasan, Neurologist – Emeritus Professor, Former Director Institute of Neurology, MMC,
Dr. V. Shankar, Neurologist – Former HOD, Department of Neurology, SRMC
Dr. K. Bhanu, Neurologist – Former Director Institute of Neurology, MMC, Dr. M. Malaiappan, Psychiatrist – Director Institute of Mental Health, Chennai,
Dr. S. Janani, Psychiatrist – Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Chennai
delivered the talk on “Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s”. Chief Guest Dr. D. Rajasekaran I.R.S., (Retd.) General Secretary, Tamilnadu Senior Citizens Association along with Doctors, HI & Alkem Team Flagged off the Walkathon. The members of Tamilnadu Senior Citizens Association, Sri Sankara Nagar Senior Citizens Forum, Probus Club of Chennai, Mogappair & Anna Nagar Women’s Forum, Anna Nagar Walkers Group, Students from Loyola College – Outreach Department, DG Vaishnav College – Social Work Students participated in the event. Mr. Jeeva Ravi ,Actor & Social Activist, Founder of Aram Seivom Trust also participated in the event.