Actor Rana Daggubati Walks Blindfolded to Support Blind School Charity
 

Hyderabad|India|February'2010: Young actor Rana Daggubati took a Blind Fold Walk to support a benevolent cause. The ‘LEADER’ actor Rana, Richa Gangopadhyay, 25 blind school children, and 100 other participants undertook the Blindfold Walk to help raise money for a Blind School in Andhra Pradesh.

Social Responsible campaigns which provide services to society and especially for children are close to the star’s heart. The Blind Walk kicked off today at KBR Park, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad. The organisers thanked all the citizens who cared to join this Walk in support of this humane cause.

Up to 80% of blindness is curable or preventable, provided we can mobilize our resources. “I am very happy to be part of this walk. It’s a great moment to show you care –especially for the young hearts and the causes close to your heart. It’s all the sweeter that it’s all for a good cause and aimed to support hundred’s of young children who face the challenges of visual perception due to physiological or neurological factors. ” Rana Daggubati, the young actor said.

“We are delighted and grateful to have Rana Daggubati participate in the Walk,” said Blind Walk Participant. “This Walk is a significant way to share concern for society and for service of others.”

According to statistics one out of every three blind people in the world lives in India - an estimated 15 million blind people live in India. Every year, 3 million people develop cataracts in their eyes. There are 2 million blind children in India. Only 5% of them receive any education.

Reachout's News Bureau
February' 2010