We are presenting the ‘Debasis Bhattacharya Memorial – Footballers’ Thalassemia Awareness & Health Check-up Camp’, a comprehensive health check-up and thalassemia awareness camp dedicated to honoring and remembering the legacy of Debasis Bhattacharya on his first death anniversary. In collaboration with Debasis Bhattacharya Anuragi Brido, Avenue Sammilani and Serum Thalassemia Prevention Federation, this event aims to prioritize the well-being of young footballers and students while promoting awareness about Thalassemia, physical fitness, and mental health.

Objectives:

1. Create Thalassemia awareness amongst youths and adults.
2. Comprehensive health check-up for young footballers and students.
3. Periodical health check-up among all ages as a part of preventive measures.
4. Conduct specific health seminars on diabetes, anaemia for participant empowerment.
5. Promote awareness about physical fitness and mental health.
6. Distribute health awareness materials for informed decision-making.
7. Involve athletes to inspire and motivate participants.

Programme Schedule:

Day: 19-February 2024

Duration: Full-day event from 9am to 3pm

10am – 11am: Remembrance of Late Debasis Bhattacharya. Speakers: Journalists, Teachers and Professors, Doctors, Football Club officials, social workers.

11am – 12noon: Thalassemia awareness seminar and presentation. Speaker: Sanjib Acharya

12noon – 12:30pm: Football fitness, Mental health and Anti-Doping awareness. Speaker: Ardhendu Dutta.

12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch break

1:30pm – 3pm: Performance of Thalassemia patients.

Proposed Activities:

1. Thalassemia Tests: Awareness seminar and free tests for Avenue Sammilani players.
2. Distribution of Thalassemia medicine: Free medicines would be given to patients of thalassemia.

III.              Comprehensive Health Check-up: Tailored for young footballers and students.

1. Diagnostic Tests:

• Thalassemia Screening
• Diabetes Testing
• Anaemia Screening
• Oxygen Saturation Measurement
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Test
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

1.            Physical and mental fitness Awareness Workshop: Conducted by fitness professionals.

VIII.        Distribution of Health Awareness Materials: Empowering participants with educational resources.

1.          Participation of Athletes: Renowned athletes actively engaging and inspiring participants.
2. Display of performing art (music/dance/recitation) by the victims of Thalassemia.

Debasis Bhattacharya Memorial – Footballers’ Thalassemia Awareness and Health check-up camp

An Initiative of: Debasis Bhattacharya Anuragi Brindo

In Association with: Avenue Sammilani

Powered by: Serum Thalassemia Prevention Federation

Organised by: Football Junction Foundation

Venue: Avenue Sammilani, Rabindra Sarobar