Walkathon: Walk for Life – 2025 - Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

The BGS Walk for Life – 2025 was successfully organized by *Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Center, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) and Adichunchanagiri University (ACU)* on 19th September 2025 in the divine presence of *Paramapoojya Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Mahaswamiji.* The walk aimed to create widespread awareness among the public and community about the *importance of organ donation and transplantation.*

The event was graced by revered spiritual leaders including: *Swasthishree Chaarukeerthi Bhattaraka Mahaswamiji,* Sri Kshetra Shravanabelagola. *Paramapoojya Sri Basavamurthy Madara Channaiah Mahaswamiji,* Chitradurga, *Parampoojya Shivalingananda Mahaswamiji*, Kabirananda Ashrama, Chitradurga, *Paramapoojya Sri Thadyukthanandha Swamiji,* President, Ramakrishna Math, Turuvekere and all Swamijis from the branch math’s of Adichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Math’s.

Prominent government officials, public representatives and celebrities also attended, including: *Sri N. Chaluvarayaswamy* (Agriculture Minister, GoK), *Dr. M. A. Saleem* (IG DGP, Head of state police force, GoK), *Sri Dhruva Sarja* (Cine Actor), *Dr. Ranganath* (MLA, Kunigal), *Dr. C. N. Balakrishna* (MLA, Channarayapatna), *Sri Ramesh Bandi Siddegowda* (MLA, Srirangapatna), *Sri Sharath Bacchegowda* (MLA, Hoskote), *Sri Prathap Simha* (Ex-MP, Mysuru-Kodagu), *Sri Suresh Gowda* (Ex-MLA, Nagamangala), *Sri Gopal Swamy* (Ex-MLC, Hassan), *Sri Boralingayya* (DIG, Southern Range), *Dr. Kumar* (DC, Mandya), *Sri Malikarjuna Baladandi* (SP, Mandya), *Dr. K. R. Nandini* (CEO, Mandya ZP), among others.

*Event Flow & Participation*

• The *BGS Walkathon (5 km)* commenced at *AIMS Adinatha Road* and concluded at the *ACU Stadium*.

• Refreshments/tiffin were distributed to all participants at the end of the walk.

• The walk witnessed over *12,000 participants,* including faculty, staff and students from all constituent colleges and schools of ACU, ACU officials, Principals, Deans, general public and devotees of the Math.

*Highlights & Impact*

• Public sensitization on *organ donation and transplantation*

• Strengthened collaboration between *health institutions, community leaders, and government authorities*

• Enhanced visibility for *Adichunchanagiri University’s health and social responsibility initiatives*

*Outcome:*

The *BGS Walk for Life – 2025* achieved its objective of creating massive awareness on organ donation and transplantation. With the blessings of spiritual leaders and active participation from dignitaries, faculty, students and the community, the event emerged as a landmark program in promoting public health consciousness and social responsibility