Archive · 30 May 2025
Red Cross Hosts Joylympics for Thalassaemia Patients in Ahmedabad
The Red Cross in Ahmedabad held a fun event called Joylympics for kids who have thalassaemia.
These kids need blood transfusions often.
The event included games like box cricket and chess to give them a fun day.
More than half of the people who need the transfusions are now adults.
Chess lessons were even offered, with the hope that one of the kids might become a champion!
Important people like politicians and a cricket captain came to support the event.
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) organized a tournament for children with thalassaemia major.
The event aimed to provide entertainment and joy to children needing regular blood transfusions.
Over 50% of the recipients are now over 18 years old, according to IRCS officials.
The event included box cricket and chess, with chess coaching provided.
The event was launched in the presence of several dignitaries, including a Rajya Sabha MP.
- Who
- Children and youth with thalassaemia major.
- What
- Box cricket and chess tournament.
- When
- The event was launched on Friday.
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- To provide entertainment and joy to children with thalassaemia.
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Participants
- Children and youth with thalassaemia major
- Participants' Needs
- Blood transfusions 2-3 times a month
- Recipients over 18
- Over 50%
- Event Activities
- Box cricket and chess tournament
- Organizer
- Indian Red Cross Society