We are delighted to share the highlights of a truly memorable occasion — the 150th Week Celebration of Sangamam held at our Trust yesterday 20/9/25.

This remarkable milestone was made possible through the unwavering support of our well-wishers, elders, and the wholehearted commitment of our dedicated team.
🌟 A Joyous Gathering

To commemorate this special event, we invited all our beneficiaries — including those who have journeyed with us since the very first week. The event saw an enthusiastic turnout of over 180 elders, along with our associate members and representatives from like-minded NGOs across the district.

👥 Esteemed Guests in Attendance
We were honored by the presence of several distinguished guests:

Ms. Srirengam – Secretary Avvai Ashram
Dr. Padmanabhan – Trustee Kallidaikurichi Social Seva Trust
Dr. Ameer John – Thirumailpuram
Mr. Vishva Nathan – Aum Pranav Ashram
Mr. Subramanian – Mukkudal
Mr. Arumuganainar – Retired Senior Director, NIC
Mr. & Mrs. Neelakandan
Mr. & Mrs. Padmanabhan – Ravanasamudram
Mr. Lakshmanan – Secretary Tamil Elakkiya Peravai

Surprise Guests: Mr. Kathiresan & Mrs. Uma – Mukkudal (Owners of Soockslal Ramset Beedi) and relatives of Sh Neelakantan Sir.

Our trustees, Mr. Muthukumarasamy and Mr. M. Sundaram, warmly welcomed and honored all the guests.

🎭 Cultural Performances
The celebration was enlivened by delightful cultural programs presented by students from SPK College and Avvai Ashram. Their vibrant performances of dance and drama brought immense joy to all, especially the elders.
🎤 Inspiring Guest Speeches
Mr. Subramanian and Mr Arumuganainar opened the session with a humorous and heartfelt talk on the importance of aging gracefully and the irreplaceable role of elders as family guardians.
Dr. Ameer John offered valuable advice on maintaining good health in old age, highlighting the importance of minimizing dependency on medication.
Mr. Padmanabhan and Mrs Narmada Madam shared insightful stories that emphasized the need for mental peace and happiness among elders.
Mr. Neelakandan and Dr. Badmanaban spoke passionately about the significant societal contributions of senior citizens and the importance of consistent engagement with them.
Dr. Badmanaban further stressed the necessity of open communication with elders to ensure their emotional well-being.
Following the speeches, Mr. Sundaram honored the guests, and Mr. Muthukumarasamy recollected the start of idea to remove the social isolation of elders as a weekly Sangamam activities and expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the team whose relentless efforts made this 150th week celebration such a grand success.
🍽️ A Heartwarming Conclusion
The program concluded with a delicious lunch enjoyed in great camaraderie. Before parting, the team extended our sincere thanks to all attendees and warmly invited them to join us again for our upcoming Medical Camp on October 4th.

All our elders returned home with hearts full of joy and sweet memories from this landmark celebration.
🙏 Heartfelt Thanks

We extend our deepest gratitude to our entire team for their outstanding arrangements and steadfast dedication. Your hard work continues to uplift lives and bring light into the lives of many.