Posted by : Admin|Date : 11 Oct, 2026|Location : Karamsad

3km walkathon organised by SKH’s Bhanubhai and Madhuben Patel Cardiac Centre to mark its 18th Foundation Day

More than 2,500 people participated in the "Healthy Heart Walkathon 2026" organised by the Bhanubhai and Madhuben Patel Cardiac Centre of Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad, on  11th October , 2026 Sunday to promote heart health and encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The three-kilometre walkathon was organised as part of the centre’s 18th Foundation Day celebration.

The walkathon commenced at Nalini-Arvind & T.V.Patel Arts College., Vallabh Vidhyanagar and concluded at Anand Town Hall. The event was flagged off by Charutar Arogya Mandal (CAM) Trustee Shri Jagrut Bhatt, Secretary Shri Amit Patel, Mandal member Shri Radhasaran Patel Cardiac Centre Head Dr Sunil Karna, Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Dr Manish Tiwari, and cardiologist Dr Kushal Pujara.

Bhaikaka University Registrar Dr Jyoti Tiwari, Shree Krishna Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Jitesh Desai, board members of the Mandal, doctors, students and representatives of various organisations also participated in the event.

Members of several organisations, including the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Amul, Kheda District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, Charotar Gas Sahakari Mandali, Anupam Mission, Vitthal Udhyognagar Industries Association, Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club, joined the walkathon. Five members of the Andhjan Mandal also participated, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and community engagement in promoting health and well-being.

Doctors from the Cardiac Centre interacted with participants, provided guidance on heart health and addressed their queries regarding cardiovascular health and preventive care.

As part of the Foundation Day celebrations, special cardiac health check-up packages will be available at concessional rates from October 12 to November 11. The initiative aims to encourage early detection of heart conditions and promote timely medical intervention.

Bhanubhai and Madhuben Patel Cardiac Centre provides comprehensive cardiac care through a team of specialists, catering to patients ranging from newborns to senior citizens.

Shri Jagrut Bhatt thanked the sponsors, partner organisations, volunteers and participants for their support in making the walkathon a success.

The event received sponsorship and organisational support from several organisations, including Elecon Group of Industries, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (Amul), IDMC Ltd., Vidya Wires Ltd., Ravikiran Ceramics Pvt. Ltd., J. K. Securities Pvt. Ltd., Cipriani Harrison Valves Pvt. Ltd., Laxmi Snacks Pvt. Ltd. (Real), Bharat Tyres Gujarat Pvt. Ltd., River 9, Deep Enterprise and Design Consortium. Employees of these organisations also participated in the walkathon, reaffirming their commitment to community health and well-being.