Mangalore : Saathiya folk fest-2012 for differently abled kids inaugurated

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Jan 11, 2013: “Saathiya Janapada Habba-2013, a cultural contest  for differently abled kids,  was organised at the St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bendur on January 11, Friday under the aegis of  Saanidhya Residential School and Team Saathiya. Fr  Antony Serrao,  Parish Priest of St Sebastian’s Church Bendur inaugurated the event.

Speaking on the occasion, he said  not all human beings were born normal and those who were born with disabilities are to be treated with love and also assisted to  lead a good life. Saanidhya, he said was doing a wonderful job of taking care of  the special kids by identifying their talents and helping them  succeed in life.

 

 

Retired Professor Gopinath who inaugurated the  competitions said though he has been on a wheelchair since 18 years, that has not deterred him from leading a near normal life and doing his duties. He also said  it is only the parents of the differently abled children who can feel the pain in bringing up the special kids. It needs real courage, he added. He also appreciated  Team Saathiya for  their help in bringing out the talent in the differently abled children.

Maxwell Lobo and Floric Lobo, Founders of Saathiya, Vasanth Kumar Shetty, Administrative Officer of Saanidhya, Mahabala Marla, President of Ganesha Seva Samithi, Sachitha Nandagopal and others were present.