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Events In The Year 2002
Eye Donation fortnight:-
25th August to 8th September, 2002
We were successful in augmentation & collection of 251 consent letters from Eye donors. Distribution of printed material with literature on Eye Donation and its importance was moved throughout the city. Here we motivated more than 35000 people by distributing 20,000 Eye donation information pamphlets.
9th September,2002:News in Daily Sanjwarta:Sanjawarta newspaper publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of its readers.Thanks to Sanjwarta team.
13th September,2002: News in Daily Samna:Daily Samana publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Samana.
23rd September,2002:News in Daily Sakal:Daily Sakal publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Sakal.
28th September,2002: News in Lokmat Times:Daily Lokmat Times publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Lokmat Times.
Eye Donation Awareness Camp:-
8th to 14th October 2002
For 9 days at Patidar Bhavan during Navaratri: Thousands of pamphlets educating ‘about eye donation and its value were distributed to the general public. The 9 days festival has proved successful in obtaining 500 consent letters from voluntary eye donors. Here we motivated more than 30,000 people by distributing 12,000 Eye donation informative pamphlets.
10th October,2002:News in Lokmat Times:Daily Lokmat Times publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Lokmat Times.
10th October,2002:Article in Sanjwarta:Today our article about eye donation,importance,who can donate eyes,who can not,etc published in daily newspaper Sanjwarta.It positively impacted on its readers.
13th October,2002:News in Daily Lokmat:Daily Lokmat publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Lokmat.
13th October,2002:Story in Tarun Bharat:Daily Tarun Bharat published our story showing our devotion towards eye donation mission.It impacted positively in masses.people motivated by this.Thanks to them.
15th November,2002:News in Sakal Newspaper:Daily Sakal publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Sakal.
21st November,2002:Cataract operation and eye donation camp:On the occasion of 51th Birthday of Hon.Minister Rajendra babuji Darda,Vyankatesh pariwar jointly with Govt.Eye dept organised free Cataract surgery camp to needy and poor patients.Here successfully 69 cataract surgery and 69 eye donation forms fill done.Thanks to HOD Dr.Wangikar and his staff for success of this.Here we distributed free Spectacles to all patients. Jai netradan.
27thNovember,2002:News in Lokpatra Newspaper:Daily Lokpatra publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Lokpatra.
29thNovember,2002:News in Lokmat Samachar newspaper:Daily Lokmat Samachar publish our news in today’s paper.It impacted thousands of it readers.Thanks to Lokmat Samachar.
Events In The Year 2003
29th January,2003:News in Newspaper: Sanjwarta news paper news.Freedom fighter Kabra couple decided to donate their eyes and body,inspires by work seen of Kishor soni.
27th Februwary,2003:Balanagar campaign:A new bus started from Aurangabad to Balanagar after the follow up of kishor soni. At this juncture,in front of croud kishor soni explain importance of eye donation.
3rd March,2003: News in newspaper: Samna paper highlighted our news.
Get Together for Eye donation:
23rd march 2003
With all the Vip’s of the city Aurangabad including Hon. home Minister Mr. Rajendra Darda appreciated the work of Vyankatesh Pariwar on mission eye donation. Here we motivated 500 people by distributing 500 Eye donation pamphlets.Every one appreciated work of social worker kishor soni.
Eye Donation stall with Exibition at Lions Anand Nagari:-
17th to 29th May, 2003
Stall opening by Hon. Mr. Chandrakantji Khaire (Member of Parliament): More than 200 people pledged to donate their Eyes by signing consent letters. Here we motivated 28,000 people by distributing 15,000 Eye donation pamphlets.This was the 1st eye donation stall in Anand nagari and as it was a public place people were quite eager to inquire about eye donation,its procedure,advantages and disadvantages etc.
17th May,2003: Newspaper coverage:Sanjwarta coverage
19th May,2003:Newspaper coverages:
21st May,2003:Newspaper coverage for eye donation stall:Daily Samana given news
22nd May,2003:Sakal Newspaper given good coverage on eye donation work.
1st June,2003:Daily Sakal publishes eye donation story on Kishor soni .Avery good coverage.Thanks to them.
Eye Donation Registration Camp, Nanded:-
4th June, 2003
Akola Urban Bank,Nanded Branch and Vyankatesh Pariwar together organized the Eye donation camp and 51“friends of society” have given their consent letters. Here we motivated more than 500 people by distributing 500 Eye donation pamphlets. Mr. Govindprasad Laddha, the branch manager organized this Eye donation camp.
6thJune,2003:Letters to Govt.Offices:We have requested to the various Govt. Offices to put the board about Netradan, in their office premises at front side ,as a Government office many people visited here for their own work. It is very helpful to promote and motivate them for the netradan.
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7th June,2003:Sakal Newspaper coverage:Sakal and Samana newspaper given good coverage on Akola urban bank,Nanded branch project.
8thJune,2003:Newspaper coverage:Daily Tarun Bharat and Daily Punyanagari given good coverage.
Maheshnavami Eye Donation Stall at Mahaveer Bhavan, Aurangabad:-
9th June, 2003
15 people pledged to donate their eyes by signing consent letters. Here we motivated 2,000 people by distributing 700 Eye donation pamphlets. Maheshwari Samaj organized this Eye donation camp.
10th June,2003:Daily lokmat News:Lokmat given vyankatesh pariwar news for eye donation stall in mahesh navmi programme.
10thJune,2003:World Drushti dan day celebration:Best interview cum appeal and information publish by newspaper.
Eye Donation Day Celebration at Anand Nagari (1 Day Camp):-
10th June, 2003
51 senior citizens pledged to donate their eyes by signing consent letters. Here we motivated 2000 people by distributing 1000 Eye donation pamphlets.
12thJune,2003:Sanjwarta news:Daily sanjwarta given our news in their newspaper.Thanks.
13thJune,2003:Lokmat news:Daily newspaper lokmat highlighted our netradan work of 10 june.
16thJune,2003: Daily Lokpatra:Daily lokpatra given coverage about netradn mission work of vyankatesh pariwar.
17thJune,2003:Daily Samana:Daily samana newspaper highlighted 10th june work done by vyankatesh pariwar.
Letters were sent to more than 100 ancient and famous Temples of India about participation in Eye Donation Awareness campaign.
10th July, 2003
Tulja Bhavani Temple Trust of Tuljapur accepted and duly displayed a huge Board about “Eye Donation” in the temple premises.Some other temple trusts promised to consider our suggestions as soon as possible.
Eye donation camp at Deogiri Nagari Sahakari Bank, Station Road Branch on their Establishment day:-
24th July, 2003
Deogiri bank is renowned bank of aurangabad having more than 10 branches.Every branch decided to celebrate their establishment day by eye donation camp together with Vyankatesh pariwar.75 people pledged to donate their eyes. Here we motivated more than 500 people by distributing 500 Eye donation pamphlets.
25thJuly,2003: Daily Tarun Bharat:Daily TARUN BHARAT newspaper given coverage about vyankatesh pariwar eye donation stall at Railway station branch of Deogiri bank.
26th July,2003:Lokmat Times:Daily lokmat Times, Daily Samana,Daily Sakal and Daily Sanjwarta highlighted eye donation registration stall at station road branch of Deogiri bank.
25thJuly,2003:Letters to Various Newspapers:Newspaper is a very good tool to spread any good message in masses. We requested many newspapers come ahead for eye donation mission by giving “ Netradan Shreshtadan “ slogans in daily their newspapers. We got positive response from daily sandhyanand .
Letters to Chairman of 20 Co-operative Banks of Maharashtra for Eye donation:-
27th July, 2003
Co-operative banks play a key role in financial transactions of Maharashtra.Every branch requires huge stationary such as withdrawal slips,deposit slips etc.So we requested them to get print “DONATE EYES” on their stationary for awareness about Eye donation and it will create a great impact.
30th July,2003:Daily Lokpatra:Daily Lokpatra publish story on our eye donation work.Thanks to them.
Eye donation Camp at Nasik Kumbh-Mela:-
11th to 18th August, 2003
BIG SUCCESS! We were successful in convincing many big Saints, Sadhus, & many other people about the importance of eye donation. Many different people from the different corners of India come at the Kumbh Mela. Hence, our mission was spread to the whole country due to them. Lakhs of pamphlets for Eye donation were distributed & hundreds of Banners & posters were displayed at major sites in Nasik City. Here we motivated around more than 10 lakhs of people and more than 1,00,000 pamphlets for Eye donation were distributed.
13th August,2003:Kumbhmela news by Tarun Bharat and Lokmat,Sanjwarta:Daily Tarun bharat and Daily Lokmat,and Daily Sanjwarta covers our work done for netradan parachar in Nashik Kumbhmela.
14th August,2003: Lokmat Nashik Coverage:Daily leading newspaper of nashik,Lokmat highlighted our work done for eye donation awareness and its importance.
20th August,2003:Sakal and Samana newspaper news:Daily Sakal a popular newspaper and Samana highlighted eye donation work done by vyankatesh pariwar in Nashik kumbhmela.
21st August,2003:Daily Gaonkari: Daily gaonkari newspaper highlighted our kumbhmela eye donation campaign.
23rd August,2003:Daily Lokmat: Daily leading newspaper lokmat highlighted netradn prachar in kumbhmela by vyankatesh pariwar.
Eye Donation Fortnight Celebration:-
25th August to 8th September, 2003
Banners were displayed & posters were distributed in thousands of quantity (every where in our area). Here we motivated 50,000 people by distributing 25,000 pamphlets for Eye donation campaign.
1st September,2003:News in Lokmat and Sakal:Daily newspaper Lokmat and Sakal given our news in details.Thanks to them.
Eye Donation Camp at Marathwada University Campus by Rashtrawadi Vidhyarthi Congress:-
1st September, 2003
Mr. Vinod Patil[NCP Leader] had organised this camp. Here 55 students signed their consent letters. Around 500 students were motivated by distributing 500 pamphlets for Eye donation.
A Lecture at Jyoti Mandir, Jyotinagar:-
4th September, 2003
Mr. Kishor Soni explained the importance of Eye donation & convinced the people to get involved in such a fantabulous work. 5 ganpati believers signed their consent letters. Here we motivated 500 people by distributing 200 pamphlets for Eye donation .
9th September,2003:Lokmat Newspaper:Today Lokmat newspaper given good coverage on netradan work done by us.
Eye donation Stall during Ganpati Visarjan Procession:-
9th September, 2003
76 good citizens pledged to donate their eyes by filling consent letters.It was the first eye donation stall in ganpati visarjan procession which resulted in the huge mob of people near the stall to know about eye donation. Here we motivated more than 25,000 people by distributing 10,000 pamphlets for Eye donation campaign.
11th September,2003:Sakal Newspaper:Today Sakal newspaper given eye donation work coverage.
An Eye donation stall at Deogiri Nagari Bank, TV Centre Branch in A,bad:-
14th September, 2003
63 donors pledged to donate their Eyes. Here we motivated more than 600 people by distributing 600 pamphlets for Eye donation.
15th September,2003:Tarun Bharat News:Today Tarun Bharat newspaper given coverage in newspaper.
16th September,2003: Lokmat Newspaper:Today lokmat newspaper highlighted our Ganpati visarjan eye donation stall.
An Eye donation Stall / Camp at Karnapura Yatra Festival during Navratri:-
26th September to 5th October, 2003
Opening of Eye donation stall by Dr. Bharti (Dy. Director of Health), Mr. Harish Baijal (ACP), Mr. Ambadas Danve (Shivsena corporator), Mr. Karansingh Kakas (Corporator-Bjp). More than 384 people signed their pledge forms. Thousands of people visited our stall and collected information about Eye donation. Here we motivated more than 65,000 people by distributing 26,000 pamphlets for Eye donation .
27th September,2003:Sanjwarta Newspaper:Today sanjwarta newspaper given Karnapura Stall opening news in their newspaper.
28th September,2003:Indraprasta Mandal news coverage in Lokmat:Today lokmat published the news.Indraprastha Ganpati mandal organised arranged lectuer on eye donation,its proceduer,importance of Kishor soni of vyankatesh pariwar.
29th Sepetember,2003:Sakal Newspaper:Daily Sakal news paper given coverage news about our Karnpura yatra eye donation stall.
7th October,2003:Gaonkari and Sakal newspaper:Today both newspaper given good coverage on our eye donation registration stall in karnpura yatra done.
9th October,2003:News in Tarun Bharat:Today locla newspaper Gaonkari given good coverage on our eye donation registration stall was at karnpura yatra.
Birthday of Shri Amitabh Bachhan with Eye donation camp:
11th October, 2003
Bollywood Idol was celebrated by putting up an Eye donation camp at Begumpura by Indraprashta Krida Mandal. 61 people pledged to donate their eyes for donation. Here we motivated 250 people by distributing 150 pamphlets for Eye donation .Great honor to social worker kishor soni.
12thOcotber,2003:Lokmat Samachar:Today lokmat samachar given good coverage on Amitabah bacchan birthday celebration by eye donation registration camp.
13th Ocotober,2003:Lokmat newpaper:Today lokmat newspaper given good coverage on eye donation registration stall.
Birthday of President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam with Eye donation team:-
15th October, 2003
Celebration by Eye Donation Awareness Programme was made by Indraprastha Krida Mandal with the help of Vyankatesh pariwar. Here also we motivated 500 people for Eye donation .
Eye donation camp at Deogiri Bank (Cidco Branch):-
18th October, 2003
35 people filled Eye donation forms. Here we motivated 500 people by distributing 500 pamphlets for Eye donation.
24th October,2003:Lokmat News: Lokmat news publishes our eye donation campaign work today.
25th October,2003: Deepawali Greetings: On the occassion of Deepawali for spreading awareness about eye donation among society,we made 1000 Special Diwali Greetings.Greetings given message about eye donation.We received huge response from people whom we send.jai netradan.
Aacharya Shri Kishorji Vyas:-
2nd November 2003
He requested everyone to donate their eyes in his speech at Sindhi colony, Aurangabad, on the request of Ad. Kishor Soni.Also he told that whoever donate their eyes in this life will have flawless vision in next birth.He cleared the misconception of people that anyone who donates his eyes in this birth will not be blind in next birth. Here around 3500 people were motivated by his speech and by distributing 1500 pamphlets for Eye donation .
On the Eve of Ramkatha at Paithan by Saint Alkashriji:-
16th November, 2003
Distribution of pamphlets about importance of Eye donation (camp), awareness of Eye donation. Here we motivated around 10,000 people by distributing 4000 Eye donation pamphlets.
18th November,2003:Sakal Newspaper:Sakal newspaper highlighted our netradan prachar of paithan.
19th November,2003:LokmatNewspaer:Today Lokmat given coverage on our work done at paithn in Alkashriji katha place.
21st November,2003:Sports compition :Vyankatesh Pariwar with Indraprashth krida mandal :Held sports competition For promotion of eye donation on university ground.Its an good successful project.Got Huge response.
22ndNovember,2003:Lokmat Samachar: Today Lokmat Samachar publishes our news coverage.
23rd November,2003:Lokmat: Today lokmat newspaper given good coverage on our work done.
Affixation of Stickers on awareness about Eye Donation on Vehicles:-
1st December, 2003 onwards
After pamphlets we swichted on stickers. More than 5000 stickers were affixed on 3 wheelers & 4 wheelers for Eye donation campaign.Aurangabad is a historical place. many vehicles from different parts of the nation visit this place.We stuck the stickers specially on these vehicles so that it will create a great awareness all over the country.
3rd December,2003:Lokmat and Sakal: Lokmat and sakal newspaper given coverage of our work.
Maha-Expo Exhibition, Aurangabad : Mega Eye Donation camp-:
14th to 21st December, 2003
A Big Success Story. A grand Industrial Exhibition (on international level): More than 811 people pledged to donate their eyes. Lakhs of people collected information about the importance of Eye donation. More than a lakh of people were motivated by distributing 32,000 pamphlets for Eye donation.
18thDecember,2003:Lokmat news: Lokmat newspaper highlighted ,how we get response in Maha expo.
24th December,2003: Sakal,Tarun Bharat and Lokmat Times coverage:Our successful maha expo project highlighted by all local newspaper in a very positive manner.Thanks to all of them.Jai netradan.
Saint of Jain Samaj, Aacharya Vijayvar Bodhi Surishwaraji:-
24th December, 2003
A renowned Saint of Jain Samaj, Aacharya Vijayvar Bodhi Surishwaraji imparted information about Eye donation to the people at Aurangabad on request of Shri Kishor Soni.
26th December,2003:Sakal newspaper:Today sakal newspaper publishe photo caption news.
Events In The Year 2004
Eye donation Stall at Rajasthani Samaj :-
11th January, 2004
In the get-together samaj at Khadkeshwar, 15 people submitted their Eye donation forms duly filled. Here we motivated around 500 people by distributing 200 pamphlets for Eye donation.
13th January,2004: Sakal Newspaper: Today sakal newspaper given coverage .
14th January,2004: Lokmat Newspaper: Today lokmat newspaper given news about this.
15th January,2004: Eye donation of Late Mohanadevi Somani.
18th January,2004:Eye Donation Camp Institute of Engineers, Aurangabad: Here we have motivated for eye donation to all retired engineers of Maharashtra.They promised about eye donation in future whenever any ones death happens.
Birthday of Shri. Balasaheb Thakre with Eye donation camp :-
23rd January, 2004
Eye Donation camp on the eve of birthday of Shri. Balasaheb Thakre, Supremo of Shivsena at Padampura. 77 eye donors pledged to donate their eyes .Here we motivated 1000 people by distributing 400 pamphlets for Eye donation in this motivational programme .
Eye Donation Camp at Shegaon-Gajanan Maharaj Temple :-
1st February, 2004
Here we tried to motivate 35,000 people wit the help of distribution 15,000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness .
Eye Donation Camp at Shri. Swami Samarth Seva Kendra :-
7th February, 2004
Eye donation camp At Vikasnagar, Karegaon road, Parbhani. Here 104 people filled their consent letters.
Eye Donation Awareness campaign at Tirupati Temple, Andhra Pradesh :-
12th 13th February, 2004
Here we motivated 65,000 people by distributing 32,000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Saint Aasaram Bapuji’s Katha, Aurangabad: Eye donation campaign :-
2nd March, 2004
Three days campaign on eye donation. Distributed thousands of Eye donation pamphlets to people at the Katha ground. Here more than a lakh people were motivated by distributing 34,000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness .
Eye Donation Awareness through Advertisements :-
March to April, 2004
New kind of Project for Eye donation : We advertised for Eye donation from 100 individuals on the occasion of their birthdays in Daily News Papers. This impacted more than 2,00,000 people by newspapers for spreading the Eye donation importance .Sakal publishes it at very concessional charges.Thanks to sakal.
Eye donation camp, Ahmadnagar :-
17th March, 2004
Here we explained the details regarding eye donation in front of hundreds of people. We motivated 2500 people by distributing 500 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Eye donation stall at Health Vision: A health Exhibition at Osmanpura, Aurangabad :-
2nd to 4th April, 2004
In this 3 days exhibition, more than 100 people took pledge to donate their eyes. A successful project. Here we motivated 10,000 people by distributing 6000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Sinhast Kumbhmela at Ujain (Madhaya Pradesh): Mega Sucess Eye donation campain in whole India :-
1st week of May-2004
Jagatguru Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati appreciated our movement of Eye donation in Ujjain. There we tried to inculcate the importance of Eye donation in the minds of the Sadhus & Saints. We distributed more than 2 Lakh pamphlets of Eye donation to the people present at Ujjain. Here we motivated around 20 lakh people by distributing 2 lakh pamphlets of Eye donation.
Eye donation Stall at Anand Nagari (Fun Fair) :-
May, 2004 (20 days)
More than 100 people signed their pledge forms. Here we motivated 20,000 people by distributing 8000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Eye Donation Camp at Nehru Bhavan :-
16th August, 2004
It was organized by the Tribhuvan family on the 10th day of late R. K. Tribhuvan. There 35 Eye donors pledged to donate their eyes. We motivated around 500 people by distributing 100 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Hon. President appreciated the work of Shri Kishor Soni for Eye donation (a noble movement) :-
23rd September, 2004
During his visit to Aurangabad, he had an engaging and fruitful discussion for about 15 minutes on the importance and awareness of Eye donation.
The Honorary President Shri A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was visibly happy with the work done for creating awareness on the important matter – Eye Donation.
The Hon. President showed his appreciation by patting the back of Shri. Kishor Soni and stated “You Are Doing A Wonderful Job, best wishes for your Eye donation movement. It’s such a marvelous noble work”.
Eye donation Stall at WIMA Exhibition, Aurangabad :-
28th October to 1st November, 2004
335 people pledged to donate their eyes by filling forms. Another huge successful project. There we motivated around 56,000 people by distributing 24,000 pamphlets for Eye donation awareness.
Events In The Year 2005
Eye donation Stall at All India Gynaecologist Conference:-
5th to 9th January, 2005
For 3 days at Aurangabad,in this conference many doctors appreciated our work. Here 25 Eye donation forms were filled. We motivated 5000 people by distributing 2000 eye donation information pamphlets.
Eye Donation Camp at Mukti Sopan Nays:-
6th MARCH, 2005
At Samarth Nagar in Aurangabad, many senior citizens promised us that they’ll donate their Eyes. We motivated 250 people by distributing 250 pamphlets in this Old age home.
Dehu-Alandi Yatra:-
26th & 27th March, 2005
Mass awareness campaign about Eye donation motivation on the eve of Dehu-Aalandi Yatra: At both the temples in Alandi and Dehu, we motivated around 35,000 people by distributing 15,000 pamphlets to people.
27thMarch,2005:Dehu Yatra:Mass awareness campaign about Eye donation on the eve of Dehu-Aalandi Yatra: At both the temples in Alandi and Dehu, we distributed 15,000 pamphlets.
Swami Samartha Kendra:-
15th to 17th April, 2005
An Eye donation stall was put up by us at Swami Samartha Kendra in Bajajnagar, Aurangabad. In the 3 days camp, 15 people pledged to donate their eyes. Here we motivated 3000 people by distributing 1500 pamphlets.
Eye Donation Day:-
10th June, 2005
District collector- Mr. Vikas Kharge, Civil surgeon- Mr. B.K. Somani, Asst. Police Commissioner- Mr. Dnyaneshwar Chauhan & a few more renowned people of the city filled their Eye donation forms. We motivated 50,000 people by distributing 15,000 pamphlets in the whole city (on this day) by a “Netradan Rath Yatra” organized by us. We walked around the entire city.
16thAugust,2005:Birthday of Hon.Minister R.R.Patil:On the occassion of Minister R.R.Patil here members of Rashtrawadi congress jointly with Vyankatesh pariwar arranged eye donation registration camp.Here 48 consent letters for eye donation were collected.
Arogya Gyan Exhibition:-
2nd to 4th September, 2005
At Tapdiya Natya Mandir, thousands of people visited our stall. Here, 100 people pledged to donate their eyes. We motivated 10,000 people by distributing 4000 pamphlets.
Stall at Wima exibition, Aurangabad:-
15th to 24th October, 2005
It was a ten day exhibition. Thousands of people visited our stall and obtained information regarding Eye donation. More than 270 people signed their consent letters. We motivated around 85,000 people by distributing 25,000 pamphlets.
Visionary Award by M.O.S. (MAHARASHTRA OPTH. SOCIETY):-
Shri. Kishor Soni was conferred with the “Visionary of the Year Award” at the “Silver Jubilee Conference” of M.O.S. on the 6TH of Nov. 2005 at Hotel Grand Hayat, Mumbai, for his exclusive work done for eye donation. Here too we motivated 1000 people by distributing 1000 pamphlets.
Eye Donation Campaign:-
12th November, 2005
In the campus of Shri. Sai Baba Mandir, the CEO of the temple trust assured us about their help in our Eye donation movement. Here we motivated 20,000 people by distributing 5000 pamphlets.
World Handicap Day, Ellora:-
3rd December, 2005
We distributed eye donation pamphlets to Lacs of people at Ellora during the Dharmasanskar Shibir. We motivated more than 1 lack people by distributing ’round 26,000 pamphlets.
Friends Development Associates:-
9th December, 2005
Eye donation Lectures were organized by the Friends Development Associates at Hotel Raviraj on the 9th of Dec. 2005. Here 5 members pledged to donate their Eyes.
Events In The Year 2006
Eye Donation Registration Camp by Shiva Krida Mandal at Sanjaynagar:-
1st January, 2006
Mr. Kalyan Shelke had organized this camp. Here 55 eye donors signed their consent letters. And these consent letters were handed over to Mr. Kishor Soni.
Conference Of All India Maheshwari Sabha:- 7th January, 2006
Distribution of eye donation pamphlets at Aurangabad : We motivated ’round 5000 people by distributing 1500 pamphlets in this meeting.
Eye Donation Campaign With Konkan Mitra Mandal:-
26th January, 2006
An eye donation awareness programme at Aurangabad was held with Konkan Mitra Mandal. There we motivated 1000 people by distributing 300 pamphlets.
Mahavir Jayanti:-
11th April, 2006
Banners regarding eye donation were attached on the back of a camel during the Mahavir Jayanti procession. We motivated around 20,000 people by distributing 5000 pamphlets.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad Programme:-
16th April, 2006
We motivated around 10,000 people by distributing 5000 pamphlets.
Eye Donation Registration Stall At Bhawsar Samaj:-
30th April, 2006 A get together at Jalan Hall was held by Bhawsar Samaj. There, 15 eye donors filled their consent letters.
Eye Donation Campaign in Tuljapur:-
21st May, 2006
At Tuljabhawani temple’s habitat in Tuljapur, we motivated ’round 10,000 people by distributing 5000 pamphlets.
Eye Donation Campaign in Pandharpur:-
22nd May, 2006
At Vitthal mandir in Pandharpur, we motivated around 15,000 people by distributing 5500 pamphlets.
Netradan Rath Yatra (Eye Donation Awareness Tour) on Maheshnavami:-
5th June, 2006
On the eve of Maheshnavami, we joined this procession of the Maheshwari Samaj with our Netradan Rath. It was decorated with the posters related to Eye donation. We motivated 8000 people by distributing 2500 pamphlets in the whole town (Aurangabad).
Celebration Of “World Eye Donation Day” (10th June):-
10th June, 2006
A full day eye donation camp at Nutan colony: The opening ceremony was held by Hon. Mr. Kamlakar Phad (The Deputy Commissioner of Corp.), Mr. Khushalchand Baheti (A Police Inspector), Dr. S.R. Baheti (Sr. Physician). Mr. Phad expressed his enthusiasm by appreciating Ad. Kishor Soni that he is doing an innovative & inculcative work. Mr. Phad also told, ” Mr. Kishor, you shouldn’t stop & keep on doing your work of creating awareness regarding eye donation among the people. Here 126 eye donors pledged to donate their eyes. We motivated around 20,000 people by distributing 5000 pamphlets in the whole day. During this session, Ad. Kishor Soni appealed the people ’bout Eye donation to let it be a family tradition. He also explained the people the importance of it.
MSEB Tantrik Kamgar Union’s 8th Adhiveshan at Ahmednagar:-
6th August, 2006
The Adhiveshan of the whole Maharashtra MSEB Tantrik Kamgar Union was held on 6th August’ 06 in Ahmednagar. In this programme, we motivated around 15,000 people by distributing 7000 pamphlets. Mr. Balaprasad Tiwari took a lotta efforts for this camp.
Opening of Paripurti Bahu-uddeshiya Sanstha at Bajajnagar:-
15th August, 2006
Mr. Kishor Soni was the chief guest of this programme. The Bahu-uddeshiya Sanatha is a community who’s work regards the re-habilitation of addict people. Here too we motivated around 1000 people through a speech on eye donation by Mr. Kishor Soni. He (Mr. Kishor Soni) expressed his views regarding Eye donation in his speech. He also tried to convince the people to participate in Eye donation movement – such a challenging task.
Press conference by Vyankatesh Pariwar:- “Eye Donation – A Mission For Vision”
10th September 2006
In this conference, Ad. Kishor Soni gave information about the celebration of the Eye Donation Fortnight. Every year, the Govt. of India celebrates this fortnight from 25th Aug. – 8th Sep. Vyankatesh Pariwar celebrated it by completing 15 projects at 15 dif. places. It covered Phulambri – A small place to Mumbai – such a big place. We have created a lot of awareness in the campus of Mumbai’s prestigious Lal Baug Raja. (more details with pics in the sub-tittle Fortnight).
Campaign at Pune in Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati Mandir and Sarsbagh Ganpati Temple:-
13th September 2006
We tried to motivate 50,000 people by distributing 15,000 pamphlets in both of these places.
Meeting of Mantrimandal at Aurangabad:-
18th September, 2006
Among the many Morchas passing by, we tried to motivate 75,000 people by distributing 25,000 pamphlets. We created a huge awareness on this day.
Eye donation Stall & Registration Camp at WIMA EXHIBITION (7 days):-
12th to 18th October 2006
On the occasion of Deepawali festival, the Wima organization arranged a 7 days big exhibition. There, 201 eye donation pledge forms were filled up. We tried to motivate 2 lakh people by distributing 50,000 pamphlets.
“World Blind Day” Celebration (15th Oct.):-
15th October, 2006
It was a joint project taken by the “Bhartiya Jain Mahila Org.” & Vyankatesh Pariwar at Tera Panth Bhawan. There too, many forms were filled.
Eye Donation Campaign At The Toll Bridge, Lonawala (Pune-Mumbai Highway):-
5th November, 2006
We tried to motivate 15,000 people by distributing 3000 pamphlets near this toll bridge (Pune-Mumbai Highway) the whole day.
Ganpati Temple, Ranjangaon, Dist. – Pune:-
30th Dec, 2006
The Ganpati of Ranjangaon is included in the Ashtvinayaks – The 8 Ganeshas. In the habitat of this temple, we spent the whole day in creating awareness regarding Eye Donation by distributing leaflets. We also tried to motivate 15,000 people by distributing 5000 leaflets.
“Eye Donation – A Noble Act & A Noble Mission“.
Events In The Year 2007
Eye donation camp at Virgaon:-
26th Jan.2007,
Eye donation camp at Virgaon,Tq. Vaijapur,Dist. Aurangabad. Here 100 eye donation pledge forms were taken. Project was taken by Mr. Santosh Jadhav. Here we distributed more than 2000 pamphlets.
Press conference at Office:-
28th Jan.2007,
Oh! What a miracle! Did vision really came by the donated eyes? Yeah, Vision came by Eye donation to Master Akshay Prakash Gaikawad, age 10 yrs. of Bhum (Dist. Osmanabad). We presented this story through media. It’s a great achievement for Ad. Kishor Soni,isn’t it?
Saint Aasarambapuji’s katha:-
9th Feb. – 11th Feb. 2007,
Saint Aasarambapuji’s katha at Aurangabad. Here we distributed more than 1,00,000 pamphlets.
Mahashivratri: Khadkeshwar Temple:-
16th Feb. – 2007,
Here, we tried to motivate 2,00,000 people by distributing 60,000 pamphlets.
Shani Ashram:-
17th FEB. – 2007,
Shani Ashram at Chikalthana in Aurangabad: Here we distributed more than 5,000 pamphlets on the occasion of Shani Shanti Mahayagya.
Ganapati Temple, Rananjangaon:-
21st Feb. – 2007, Here we distributed more than 5,000 pamphlets.
National Saint Aacharya Shri Kishorji Vyas:-
23rd Feb. – 25th Feb. 2007,
National Saint, “Aacharya Shri Kishorji Vyas”, appealed to people about Eye donation in his ”3 days speech” at Kanwar Kutiya in Sindhi colony at Aurangabad. Every one will get a powerful vision in their next birth if they donate their eyes in this birth. Vyankatesh Pariwar is doing appreciable nobel work. Help them and join their noble movement of Eye Donation. Here we distributed more than 25,000 pamphlets.
Kalimath Temple, Tq. Kannad:-
2nd March, 2007,
Here we distributed more than 1,000 pamphlets.
A project by Metalman Auto Pvt.Ltd. :-
9th March – 2007,
A project by Metalman Auto Pvt.Ltd. was held at Waluj in Aurangabad. We took a joint project on the eve of ‘Safety Week’. Here, 160 eye donation pledge forms were taken. This project was taken by Mr. Shrikant Mundada, the G.M. of Company. Here we distributed more than 500 pamphlets.
Nath Mandir, Paithan:-
12th March, 2007,
Here we distributed more than 20,000 pamphlets.
Meeting with Hon. Alkashriji:-
15th March, 2007,
On the meeting with Hon. Alkashriji, we tried to convince her to tell something ’bout our nobel work of eye donation. She directly rejected our proposal. But we didn’t lost hope & moved on.
Gudhipadwa:-
19th March, 2007,
Chief Guest for Blood Donation Camp at khadkeshwar was Ad. Kishor Soni. Organised by Paripurti Bahu-uddheshiya sanstha of Mr. Zumbarrao Kharade. Here too we creat awareness regarding eye donation. 20 people donated their blood on that day.
Ramnavami:-
27th March, 2007,
On the eve of Ramnavami, a Blood Donation Camp was held at Swami Ramanand’s Tirth Smruti Kendra. “When city needs blood, we stand there as a need for society”. It was a big successful project. 51 blood donors had donated their blood on that day. Opening was by the Deputy Police Commissioner Mr.K.G.Patil; & the President of Sakal Marwadi Mahasabha, Dr.Darakh; the President of Mahaveer Medical Foundation Dr.Gandhi; the Incharge of Govt. Medical Blood bank, Dr.Patni; the Chairman of Dist. Child Committee Dr.Wankhede; the Vice president of Maheshwari Pragati Mahila Mandal, Mrs.Meena Navander;& the President of Paripurti Bahu-uddeshiya, Mr.Kharade were the chief guests.
World Famous Shanishadhika:-
4th April. 2007,
World Famous Shanishadhika, Dr. Vibhashriji gave blessings to our project.
Shani Jayanti:-
16th May., 2007,
Shani Jayanti: World Famous Shanishadhika- Dr. Vibhashriji was given consent for her eye donation on this occasion by witness of thousands of her devotees. Great job, our journey towards saints and sadhus is getting fruitful.
WORLD EYE DONATION DAY:-
10th June , 2007,
WORLD EYE DONATION DAY: A Whole Day Eye Donation Camp was organized at GYAN’07 Exibition at Tapdiya Natya Mandir in Aurangabad. Vice President of Mahesh bank, Mr. Suresh Kabra ; Campaign incharge of Swabhimaan Mumbai, Mr.Rajendra Aary; the Deputy Engi. Mr. Vishwas Parashar, Mr. Nilesh Satonkar & Mr.Rajendra Aary were the chief guests. Here we distributed more than 5,000 pamhlets. Here 88 eye donors signed their consent letters. There’ll be a traditional project on 10th june for every year.
Saint Tukdoji Maharaj Dindi Yatra:-
4th August, 2007,
Saint Tukdoji Maharaj Dindi Yatra: Bajajnagar, Aurangabad. In this programme, 20 minutes were given to us for telling the importance about EYE DONATION to all the devotees . Here we distributed more than 1,000 pamphlets. & 22 eye donors signed their consent letters. Heartly thanks to all workers of saint Tukdoji maharaj.
Independence Day:-
15th August, 2007,
Independence Day: Flag Hoisting & Eye donation awareness programme was held at Mahesh Bhawan organised by Maheshwari Mahila Mandal in morning at 9:35 a.m.. It was a prestigious moment for us.
Eye Donation Fortnight celebration:-
25th August – 8th Sept., 2007,
Eye Donation Fortnight celebration:We created awareness in this fortnight by distributing 50,000 leaflets. We took this project at Johnson ‘N Johnson co. ltd.
Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation Programme:-
8th Sept.,2007,
Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation Programme at Aurangabad: India’s biggest and the richest foundation called us as Guests. We feel it as a great reward for our devotion to this noble work. Here too we appealed to the people about eye donation. Present as the chief guest in this programme, Ad. K. R. Soni.
Ganesh festival:-
15th & 16th Sept., 2007,
Awareness camp at Shirdi Sai baba temple: We believe in shraddha and saburi. Shri Sai Ram gives us power for this activity.Here we distribute more than 25,000 pamphlets. Radio mirchi also took joint project with us in this whole Ganpati festival.
Eye donation campaign at Mumbai:-
22nd & 23rd Sept., 2007,
Eye donation campaign at Mumbai: Mumbai is the financial capital of India. If there’s any campaign success in Mumbai, automatically there’s sucess in the whole country. Here we distributed more than 25,000 pamphlets in diff. parts of Mumbai like V.T. Station, Fort area fountain, etc.
Ganpati Visarjan:-
25th Sept., 2007,
Ganpati Visarjan : Here we distributed more than 15,000 pamphlets.
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti:-
2nd Oct., 2007,
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti: At Devgadh: Here we distributed more than 500 pamphlets.
Late Ratibai Maganlal Jain Public Trust:-
3rd Nov., 2007,
Late Ratibai Maganlal Jain Public Trust, Dhule. An award was given by this trust to Ad.Kishor Soni. He was the Chief Guest for 101 Eye Donation forms transfer programme to the dist. eye bank.
Ashtavinayak Yatra/Tour:-
21st Dec. -24th Dec., 2007,
Ashtavinayak Yatra: The 8 Holy places of Lord Ganesha in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesha gives success to every movement. “Well begun is half done”. For Awareness about Eye Donation at Ashtavinayak, Holy places & Jyotirling/Bhimashankar. We started from Siddhatek, then Morgaon, then Theur, after it -Jejuri, then Alandi, Mahad, Pali, Bhimashankar, Lenyandri, Ozar and we ended at Ranjangaon. Here we distributed more than 32,000 pamphlets.
Events In The Year 2008
Yog shibir at MGM by Pantajali Yog Samiti :-
18th Jan. to 22nd Jan 2008
Yog shibir at MGM by Pantajali Yog Samiti with Eye donation team. Here we distributed more than 5000 pamphlets for eye donation. Here, 149 eye donors signed their consent letters.
Birthday of Somnath Bombale at Gulmandi with Eye donation team :-
31st Jan 2008,
Birthday of Somnath Bombale at Gulmandi with Eye donation team. Here 30 eye donors signed their consent letters.
Bhaishriji Rameshbhai Ozajis Katha :-
14th to 21st Feb 2008,
Bhaishriji Rameshbhai Ozaji’s Katha at Ayodhyanagari, Aurangabad. Our team met him personally, received his blessings and requested him to speak on the importance of eye donation to his audience in his katha. Here we distributed more than 50,000 pamphlets for our eye donation campaign.
Late Lala Jaiswal’s death Anniversary celebration with the Eye donation team :-
4th March 2008,
Late Lala Jaiswal’s death Anniversary was celebrated with the Eye donation team of Mr. Kishor Soni. Here, 26 eye donors signed their consent letters.
Gangaur Mata programme at Ahmadnagar :-
18th April 2008,
We have created awareness ’bout eye donation in the whole city of Ahmednagar by taking part in procession of Goddess Gangaur. It’s a unique marriage of lord Shankar & goddess Parvati. We distributed more than 1,500 pamphlets of Eye donation .
Temple of Jyotirling, Parli Vaijinath :-
28th May 2008,
Temple of Jyotirling, Parli Vaijinath, Eye donation camp: Here we distributed more than 3000 pamphlets for Eye donation campaign.
Inaugration programme of ‘Paripurti Vyasanmukti Kendra’ with Eye Donation camp :-
31st May 2008,
Inaugration programme of Paripurti Vyasanmukti Kendra, Bajajnagar, Aurangabad. In this Ceremony, Ad. Kishor Soni was the Chief Guest. Here we created Eye donation awareness. the president expressed his views on different social problems of our society.
10th June 2008
Drishtidan diwas : Eye donation camp at Central Bus Stand, Aurangabad. Here we distributed more than 3000 pamphlets for Eye donation & 14 eye donors signed their consent letters.
At Aarogya Bhawan, Mumbai:-
10th June 2008
Ad. Kishor Soni was awarded by the Health Minister of Govt. of Maharashtra, Dr.Vimaltai Mundada for his nobel & unique activity of eye donation. Here we created awareness about Eye donation.
At Shirdi Saibaba Temple :-
22nd June 2008
At Shirdi Saibaba Temple Eye donation camp, we distributed more than 10,000 pamphlets for eye donation .
Letters to Maharashtas MLA for Eye donation :- 4th july to 20th july 2008: A request letter was send to 288 MLA of Maharashtra to open an Eye Bank in their constituency for increasing Eye donation percentage.
Pandharpur Yatra for Eye donation :- 12 to 14 july-2008: Here we distributed more than 65,000 pamphlets in our 3 days for Eye donation campaign. We also saw more than 8 lks pilgrims and tried to convince them for Eye donation. Here we met people from all parts of society (from top class to lower class).
Bank of Baroda 100 yrs celebration with Eye donation team :- 19th july, 2008 At samarthnagar branch : Here we distributed more than 300 pamphlets for the campaign of Eye donation. Here 8 eye doners signed their consent letters.
Krantikari Jain Muni Tarunsagarji Maharaj :- 13th to 15th August-2008 Swamiji gave blessings to us and to our Eye donation movement. He was very happy and promised that, whenever he gets an opportunity he will positively express his views on eye donation, blood donation and body donation. He appealed people in his pravachan for Eye donation. Here we distributed more than 15,000 pamphlets in our 3 days campaign for Eye donation.
Shirdi saibaba Temple Eye donation camp :- 23rd Nov-2008 Eye donation campaign at temple areas : Here we distributed more than 5000 pamphlets for Eye donation.
Shri Swami Hari chaitnyapuri Maharaj :- 30th Nov 2008 Here we distributed more than 750 pamphlets for Eye donation. Swamiji appreciated work done by vyankatesh pariwar for Eye Donation. Swamiji always appeals to people about Eye donation in his Pravachan. Swamiji told us that “bahot accha kam kar rahe ho mere bachho”. God bless you and all your family.
Swami Ramdevji Yoga Shibir at Aurangabad :- 10th Dec – 15th Dec, 2008: Eye donation campaign: Here we distributed more than 25,000 pamphlets for Eye donation campain. Swamiji appreciated work done by vyankatesh pariwar for Eye Donation.