“Hyderabad Rides for a Cause: Massive Bike Rally Marks World Thalassemia Day 2026”
“World Thalassemia Day is not just about awareness, but a collective call for action. Through initiatives like this awareness bike rally and the felicitation of voluntary blood donation organizers, we recognize the real heroes who support thalassemia patients selflessly. Regular blood donation, early screening, and public awareness are the strongest tools in our mission towards a thalassemia-free future.”
On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2026, the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society (TSCS) organized a special awareness initiative along with a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp Organizers’ Felicitation Program in Hyderabad on May 10.
As part of the campaign, a large-scale motorcycle awareness rally titled “Hidden No More – Unmasking Thalassemia, Transforming Lives” was conducted from 7:00 AM with the participation of more than 75 bikers.
Carrying the message, “Not Just a Ride, Ride for Awareness – Riding for a Thalassemia-Free Future,” the rally aimed to spread awareness about thalassemia prevention, voluntary blood donation, and the importance of carrier screening.
The awareness ride was supported by the Wanderers Brotherhood riding community and began from the TSCS Building at Shivrampally. The rally passed through several key areas of Hyderabad including Zoo Park, M.J. Market, Afzalgunj, Purani Haveli, Mir Alam Mandi, Talabkatta, Shah Ali Banda, Aliyabad, Chandrayangutta, Mylardevpally, and Aramgarh X Roads before concluding at the TSCS Building.
Following the rally, TSCS organized a felicitation program at the Maniram Ramratan Rathi Auditorium in Shivrampally to honor individuals and organizations who have been actively contributing to voluntary blood donation initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chandrakant Agarwal, President of Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, said:
“World Thalassemia Day is not just about awareness, but a collective call for action. Through initiatives like this awareness bike rally and the felicitation of voluntary blood donation organizers, we recognize the real heroes who support thalassemia patients selflessly. Regular blood donation, early screening, and public awareness are the strongest tools in our mission towards a thalassemia-free future.”
The event was graced by Chief Guest Shyam Sunder Ji Loya and Guests of Honor Kurra Srinath, Ratnavalli K, Naresh Rathi, Manoj Rupani, Dr. Suman Jain, and Aleem Baig.
Special appreciation was extended to Aleem Baig, Joint Secretary of TSCS, for his dedicated efforts in successfully coordinating the World Thalassemia Day awareness rally and the felicitation program. Organizers stated that his active leadership played a key role in bringing together riders, volunteers, and supporters for the cause.
The event concluded with a strong message emphasizing the importance of awareness, early screening, and voluntary blood donation in building a thalassemia-free future.
