ELCE Medical Foundation and SVHP residents celebrate Diwali with over 152 Persons with disabilities

ELCE Medical Foundation, in association with the residents of Shriram Vijaya Hyde Park Apartment (SVHP), celebrated Diwali with more than 152 children and adults with disabilities across Coimbatore under its “Spread the Smile” initiative for the third consecutive year.
The celebrations and distribution programme were held at Karunai Illam in Koundampalayam, DADSS School in Ram Nagar and Don Bosco Anbu Illam. New Diwali clothes, sweets, food and crackers were distributed to the beneficiaries to help them celebrate the festival with happiness and
dignity.
The programme was led by Dr. Vidhya Rajan, founder of ELCE Medical Foundation, along with her family. SVHP residents Anitha Vadivel, Sridhar, Kuppusamy, Lavanya Damodhar and Suganthi actively participated in the initiative and personally distributed the festive items to the
beneficiaries.
Several other SVHP residents also made generous contributions to the programme. Their collective support reflected the values of compassion, inclusivity and social responsibility.
Over the past three years, “Spread the Smile” has developed into a meaningful annual tradition of sharing Diwali happiness with children and adults with disabilities. The initiative aims to promote an inclusive society where everyone is valued, respected and given equal opportunities to participate in festive celebrations.
ELCE Medical Foundation said it remains committed to social welfare and community development through initiatives that extend beyond healthcare services. The programme concluded with beneficiaries, volunteers and organisers sharing moments of happiness and gratitude.