Mangaluru : Indian Red Cross Society, Dakshina Kannada District, Youth Red Cross Mangalore University and Youth Red Cross Unit of Dr.P.Dayananada Pai-P.Sathisha Pai Government First Grade College Mangalore, Carstreet had jointly organised a walk-a-thon in connection with Centenary celebration of IRCS-2020 on 17th January 2020.

The walk-a-thon event was flagged off by Sri S.Naganna, Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society, KSB, Bangalore.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri C.A.Shantharam Shetty said “Red Cross units helps in Serving the Society Selflessly with a Motto of Service to mankind”.

Prof. Rajashekar Hebbar.C Principal of college Inspired the studentsto actively participate in this event.

Walk-a-thon was successfully organised to create awareness of the importance of Red Cross among public.

Around 300 Red Cross volunteers enthusiastically participated in the Walk-a-thon which was led by Prof. Rajashekar Hebbar, Principal, Dr.Ganapathi Gowda Nodal Officer, Youth Red Cross, Mangalore University and Dr.Mahesh K.B., Prof.Mani Bushan D’souza and Prof. Nayana Kumari K, YRC Programme officers were present. The Programme was compered by Sri S.A. Prabhakara Sharma, Hon. Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society.