SGRD Thalassemia Welfare Society started an awareness program with its motto ‘Make India Thalassemia Free’. Mr. Gurpreet Guggi, famous comedian, was the Chief guest and Dr. Shruti Kakkar, Senior Haemato-oncologist was the Guest of Honor. Painting/drawing competition, cultural program, dance and singing competition were conducted on the theme ‘Be aware, share, care’. Dr. GS Narang, Secretary Thalassemia Society said that 65-70 thalassemic children 1-18 years of age come every month. All the necessary facilities including blood transfusion and filters are provided to these children free of cost by SGRD.