A large number of people turned out with great enthusiasm for the Thalassemia Awareness Run organised by the NTR Trust along Beach Road on Saturday.

Managing Trustee of NTR Trust Nara Bhuvaneswari flagging off the Thalassemia Run, along with former Indian Weightlifter, Karanam Malleswari, at the RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Music director SS Thaman and Home Minister V. Anitha are seen.
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V. RAJU

The event was flagged off by NTR Trust Managing Trustee and wife of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Bhuvaneswari, along with former Olympic weightlifter Karanam Malleswari. Music Director SS Thaman and Home Minister V. Anitha also participated in the programme, lending their support to the cause.

The run, which commenced near the Kali Mata Temple, featured three categories — 10k, 5k, and 3k. Participants ranged from teenagers and college students to senior citizens, all showcasing remarkable energy and commitment to the cause. Speaking at the concluding ceremony, Ms. Bhuvaneswari underscored that the primary aim of the event was to raise awareness about Thalassemia, a serious genetic blood disorder. She also highlighted the NTR Trust’s broader commitment to social service, citing initiatives such as blood donation drives, health camps, scholarships for underprivileged students, and women empowerment through the ‘Stree Shakti’ programme.