Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust Social Activity Programs

एक धर्मादाय देणगी ट्रस्ट आर्थिक देणग्या आणि इतर अनेक गोष्टींव्यतिरिक्त जनजागृती आणि वकिली प्रयत्नांद्वारे तातडीच्या सामाजिक आव्हानांना तोंड देते.

A charitable giving trust tackles urgent social challenges through public awareness and advocacy efforts in addition to financial donations & many more.

"A helping hand.."

Vikas Harel—a friend of our association member Siddiq Sawant—has a one-year-old baby undergoing treatment at SRCC Children's Hospital, Haji Ali. The baby required A-Positive blood during treatment, and the family contacted us; subsequently, our member Chetan Makwana personally visited SRCC Children's Hospital and donated blood for the baby.

The family praised and thanked our organization, noting that thanks to the help provided, there were no complications during the baby's treatment and the baby is now safe and well.

"Chetan-brother, I salute your dedication and promptness in action."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mr. Umesh Bhagat—the maternal uncle of our association member, Mr. Kuldeep Pujare—is undergoing treatment at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital, Sion. He required B-positive blood during his treatment, and his relatives contacted us; we immediately arranged for two units of B-positive blood from the KEM Hospital Blood Bank in Parel.

Umesh-bhau faced no difficulties during his treatment thanks to the help provided, and he is now safe and well; consequently, his family has praised and thanked our association.

"There is no greater joy in this world than standing by someone in their time of need."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mr. Sunil Parshuram Raut—the father of a friend of our association member Mr. Vinod Tambde—is currently undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel. He urgently required O-Negative blood, and his relatives contacted us regarding this need. Recognizing the urgency, our member Mr. Bhavit Tawde requested his friend, Mr. Amaresh Ashok Kamble, to help; Mr. Kamble subsequently visited KEM Hospital today and donated blood.

Sunil-bhau faced no difficulties during his treatment thanks to the help provided; now that he is safe and well, his family has praised and thanked our Mandal.

"Many thanks to Bhavit and his friend Amresh."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Anita Sarkari—the mother of a friend of our member Bhavit Tawde—is undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel, and required B-positive blood. Her relatives contacted us regarding this need, and our member Sahil Surve immediately went to KEM Hospital and donated blood for Anita-tai.

Anita-tai faced no difficulties during her treatment thanks to the help you provided, and she is now safe and well; her family has praised and thanked our organization for this.

"Salute to your promptness and dedication, brother Sahil."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

The wife of Santosh Baburao Ghodeswar—a friend of our association member Nikhil Koli—is undergoing treatment for childbirth at Wadia Hospital, Parel. During the treatment, she required O-Negative blood, and the patient's relatives contacted us regarding this need; consequently, our member Bhavit Tawde personally visited Wadia Hospital and donated blood for the mother.

Thanks to the help provided, the baby's mother faced no difficulties during her treatment, and both she and the unborn baby are now safe and healthy; consequently, the family has praised and expressed their gratitude to your organization.

"Salute to your dedication and promptness in action, dear Bhavit brother."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Ms. Savita Pandurang More—an acquaintance of our association member Mr. Vaibhav Bandagale—is undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel. She required AB+ Positive blood during her treatment, and her relatives contacted us; we immediately arranged for two units of AB+ Positive blood from the Masina Hospital Blood Bank in Byculla.

Thanks to the assistance provided, Savita Pandurang More faced no difficulties during her treatment and is now safe and well; her family has expressed their appreciation and gratitude to our organization.

"We consider it a great privilege that the opportunity to help a lady named 'Pandurang'—a name associated with the Divine—coincided with the auspicious day of Ashadhi Ekadashi."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mr. Vilas Keshav Marchende, a neighbor of our association member Mr. Kevin Anish Kasare, is undergoing treatment at K.E.M. Hospital, Parel. He required O+ (O-Positive) blood during a leg surgery; his relatives contacted us, and we promptly arranged for the required O+ blood from the Masina Hospital Blood Bank in Byculla.

Thanks to the assistance provided, Mr. Vilas Keshav Marchende faced no complications during his surgery and is now safe and well; consequently, his family has praised and expressed their gratitude to our Mandal.

"Dedicating oneself to the service of others is, in the true sense, the primary mission of the Lalbaug Friends Circle Charitable Trust."

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Radhika Pairmadle, an acquaintance of our association member Shivkumar Nandi, is undergoing treatment at K.J. Somaiya Hospital in Sion and required B-positive blood; her relatives contacted us, and we immediately arranged for two units of B-positive blood from the Masina Hospital Blood Bank in Byculla.

Radhika-tai faced no difficulties during her treatment thanks to the help provided; now that she is safe and well, her family has praised and expressed their gratitude to our organization.

Service is the highest virtue; one must always act for the welfare of others.

Life finds true fulfillment in helping the needy.

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Sandhya Kadam—the mother of Rohit Kadam, a friend of our association's well-wisher Suraj Parab—was undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel. During her surgery, there was a shortage of AB-Negative blood; the Kadam family contacted us, and we promptly arranged for the required blood. Thanks to your assistance, Sandhya Kadam faced no complications during the surgery and is now safe and well. The Kadam family has expressed their appreciation and gratitude to our association.

Notably, Suraj Parab had donated blood at a camp organized by the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust; today, when his friend's mother was in need, he made that blood available to her.

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Siddharth Jaiswal—the nephew of our group member and cyclist Ashok Jaiswal—is undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital and urgently required A+ (A-positive) blood; his relatives contacted us regarding this, and we immediately arranged for a unit of blood from the Masina Hospital Blood Bank.

The patient's relatives praised and thanked your organization, noting that thanks to the help provided, "Siddharth Jaiswal" faced no difficulties during his treatment and is now safe and well.

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"एक वाढदिवस असा पण.."

"लालबागचा राजा" सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सव मंडळाचे, कार्यकारिणी सदस्य आणि लालबाग फ्रेंड् सर्कल चॅरिटेबल ट्रस्ट चे सर्वेसर्वा श्री रूपेश अशोक जाधव यांचा २८ जून रोजी वाढदिवस होता याचे औचित्य साधून त्यांनी के ई म हॉस्पिटल परळ येथील परिसरात रुग्णांना आणि त्यांच्या नातेवाईकांना अन्नदान वाटप केले. हे आणि असे अनेक सामाजिक उपक्रम ते गेली कित्येक वर्ष करत आहेत त्यांना उदंड आयुष्य लाभो आणि त्यांच्या हातुन अशीच सत्कार्य घडो हीच ईश्वर चरणी प्रार्थना.

"A birthday like this too.."

To mark the occasion of the birthday of Shri Rupesh Ashok Jadhav—an executive committee member of the "Lalbaugcha Raja" Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal and the head of the Lalbaug Friends Circle Charitable Trust—he distributed food to patients and their relatives at KEM Hospital, Parel, on June 28th. He has been undertaking such social initiatives for many years; we pray to the Almighty that he is blessed with a long life and continues to perform such noble deeds.

"A helping hand.."

Vitthal Sahebrao Jadhav, a close relative of our group member Vaibhav Bandagale, is undergoing treatment at JJ Hospital, Byculla. Yesterday, during his treatment, there was an urgent need for O-positive blood. The patient's relatives contacted us, and we immediately handed over two cards for the JJ Hospital Blood Bank, enabling them to obtain two bags of blood from the facility.

Thanks to the assistance provided, Mr. Vitthal Sahebrao Jadhav faced no difficulties during his treatment; consequently, the patient's relatives praised and expressed their gratitude to the organization.

"Service to the people is service to God"—it is our sincere wish that the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust continues to carry out such noble work.

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

The wife of Rajesh Dhamapurkar—a close friend of our group member Durgesh Bhati—was undergoing pre-delivery treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel, and urgently required four units of O-positive blood. The patient's relatives contacted us, and we immediately handed over four blood bank cards (for KEM Hospital and JJ Hospital blood banks) to them, enabling them to procure the four units of blood.

The patient's relatives praised and thanked the Mandal, noting that thanks to the assistance provided, the mother and newborn faced no difficulties during treatment and are now both safe and well.

"Service to the people is service to God"—it is our sincere wish that the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust continues to carry out such noble work.

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Sandesh Balaram Thakur—a relative of our friend Nitin Ghag (Alibag) and a resident of Shirgaon (Murud/Alibag)—had a father undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel, who urgently required B-positive blood. We contacted our group member Santosh Mayekar (Star Bhau) in early morning; without a moment's hesitation, he agreed to help and arranged for the B-positive blood at KEM Hospital within just ten minutes.

Brother, I salute your dedication; today, thanks to you, the patient's relatives praised our Mandal and expressed their gratitude.

On behalf of the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust and all of us, a heartfelt thank you to Santosh Mayekar (Star Bhau).

Gratefully yours,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Pandurang Modi, a close relative of our group member Nitin Modi, is undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel. Yesterday, during his treatment, there was an urgent need for three units of O-positive blood. The patient's relatives contacted us, and we immediately arranged for the three units of blood to be made available from the JJ Hospital Blood Bank.

The patient's relatives praised and thanked your organization, noting that thanks to your assistance, Mr. Pandurang Modi faced no difficulties during his treatment and is now safe and well.

"Whenever you are in need of blood, the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust will rush to your aid."

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mr. Raju Jagtap—the father of Aryan Jagtap, a friend of our group members Shivaji Lad and Tanaji Lad—is currently undergoing treatment at Lion Tarachand Hospital in Sion. Yesterday, during his treatment, there was an urgent need for O+ (O-Positive) blood. The patient's relatives contacted us, and we immediately arranged for the blood to be made available from the JJ Hospital Blood Bank.

The patient's relatives praised and thanked your organization, noting that thanks to your assistance, your friend "Raju Jagtap" faced no difficulties during his treatment and is now safe and well.

Notably, your friend "Aryan Jagtap" had previously donated blood at a camp organized by the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust; the fact that his father received blood when he needed it today is a true testament to the value of that contribution.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

A message was received on the group yesterday stating that Sangeeta Balu Gavde—a relative of a friend known to group member Mahesh Ashok Jadhav (Nana)—was undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital and urgently required 'B-Positive' blood. Group member Tanaji Lad immediately contacted the patient's relatives, went to Sion Hospital today, and personally donated blood for her.

Brother, we salute your promptness and dedication to the cause. "Sangita Tai" is now safe; her relatives have praised our Mandal and expressed their gratitude.

On behalf of the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust and all of us, we extend our heartfelt thanks to "Tanaji Lad."

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mangala Sudam Salve—the mother of a close friend of our group member Sameer Chorge—was undergoing treatment at Tulip Hospital, Prabhadevi, and urgently required A+ (A-positive) blood. Her relatives contacted us, and we immediately arranged for two units of blood from the JJ Hospital Blood Bank.

The patient's relatives praised and thanked your organization, acknowledging that thanks to the assistance provided, "Mangala Sudam Salve" faced no difficulties during her treatment and is now safe and well.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Priyanka Patil—the sister of a close friend of our group member Sanket Bhujbal—is currently undergoing treatment at Wadia Hospital in Parel. She urgently required O-Negative blood during her treatment, and her relatives contacted us regarding this need; consequently, our group member Rahul Adepu visited Wadia Hospital today and donated blood for Priyanka.

Thanks to the assistance provided, Priyanka Patil faced no difficulties during her treatment; the patient's relatives praised and thanked our organization, confirming that both she and her unborn baby are safe and well.

Rahul, I salute your promptness and dedication to the cause.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Mrs. Sheela Pawar—the grandmother of the "Pawar Brothers," who are well-wishers of our association—was undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital, Parel. During her treatment, she required O-positive blood; the Pawar family contacted us, and we promptly made the necessary blood available.

Thanks to your assistance, Mrs. Sheela Pawar faced no complications during her treatment and is now safe and well. The Pawar family has expressed their appreciation and gratitude to our association for this help.

Whenever you are in need of blood, the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust will rush to your aid.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Avinash Ashok Dolas, a close friend of our group member Siddhik Sawant, was undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital in Parel and urgently required A+ (A-Positive) blood. His relatives contacted us, and we immediately arranged for two units of blood from the JJ Hospital Blood Bank.

Thanks to this assistance, Avinash Dolas faced no complications during his treatment and is now safe and well; consequently, his relatives have praised and expressed their gratitude to our group.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

A relative's baby of our group member, Ashwin Gaikar, is undergoing treatment at Wadia Hospital in Parel and urgently required 'B Positive' blood today. After a message was posted in the group regarding this, member Jay Patel immediately contacted the baby's relatives and arranged for the blood to be made available in a very short time.

Brother, I salute your promptness and dedication to the task; the baby is now safe, and the baby's relatives have praised and thanked our Mandal.

A heartfelt thank you to Jai Patel on behalf of the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust and all of us.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

Close relatives of our group members, Shiva Lad and Tanaji Lad, are currently undergoing treatment in the ICU at Global Hospital, Parel, and urgently required O-positive blood. We contacted fellow group members Pritam Prakash Kalwar and Nikhil Chandrakant Koli regarding this; without a moment's hesitation, both agreed and reached Global Hospital within just half an hour to donate blood to the patient.

Brother, I salute your dedication. Thanks to you, the patient's relatives praised our organization and expressed their gratitude.

On behalf of the Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust and all of us, we extend our heartfelt thanks to both Pritam Prakash Kalwar and Nikhil Chandrakant Koli.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

The newborn baby of a close relative of our group's well-wisher "Yuvraj Chavan" is undergoing treatment at Global Hospital Parel and during the treatment, the baby urgently needed B-Negative blood. Yesterday, we contacted our group member "Varad Vinod Shetye" and Varad agreed without a moment's hesitation and today he himself went to Global Hospital and donated blood for the baby.

Brother, I salute your dedication; today, thanks to you, the baby's relatives praised our Mandal and expressed their gratitude.

Yours gratefully,

Lalbaug Friend Circle Charitable Trust

"A helping hand.."

In February 2024, the 3-year-old child of an old member of the organization suffered from paralysis and was brought from Raigad district to Wadia Hospital in Mumbai for proper treatment. The little child needed occupational therapy to get rid of this disease, and a large sum of money had to be raised for that. The member and his family were at a loss as to what to do in this sudden medical emergency, but when the organization came to the attention of the organization, without a moment's delay, the organization "lent a helping hand." This small campaign was carried out and a large amount of money was collected and handed over to the baby's family for his treatment. Today, the boy's health has improved significantly and he is living a happy and healthy life.

"कोरोना काळातील उपक्रम"

कोरोना सारखं संकट निर्माण झालं होतं आणि अक्ख जग थांबलं होतं परंतु या संस्थेचे काही सभासद के ई म आणि टाटा हॉस्पिटल बाहेर गरजवंताना तयार जेवणाचे पॅकेट्स वाटत होते. रुग्णांची त्यांच्या नातेवाईकांन ची गैरसोय होऊ नये म्हणून संस्थेची रुग्णवाहीका अखंडित चालवत होते. स्वतःची आणि स्वतःच्या परिवाराची काळजी घेऊन निस्वार्थी भावनेने त्यांनी जे उल्लेखनीय कार्य केले त्या सभासदांचं जितकं कौतुक करू कमीच आहे.

"Corona Era Activities"

There was a crisis like Corona and the entire world had come to a standstill, but some members of this organization were distributing ready-made food packets to the needy outside KEM and Tata Hospitals. The organization's ambulances were operating continuously to avoid inconvenience to patients and their relatives. There is little that can be said to praise the members for the remarkable work they have done with a selfless spirit, taking care of themselves and their families.

"अन्नदान हे केवळ पोट भरणे नाही, तर ते जीवनाला अर्थ देणारे, आदराचे आणि पुण्याचे कार्य आहे." 

असेच कार्य आमच्या हातून वारंवार घडावे

कधी कोणाला दोन घास कमी ना पडावे....

टाटा हॉस्पिटल परळ येथे दिनांक २१ डिसेंबर २०२५ रोजी रुग्ण आणि त्यांच्या नातेवाईकांना अन्नदान.

"Food donation is not just about filling the stomach, it is an act of giving meaning to life, respect and virtue." 

Such an act should be done by us often

Never let anyone lack two grains....

Food donation to patients and their relatives at Tata Hospital Parel on December 21, 2025.

"इतर सामाजिक उपक्रम"

गरिबांना/गरजु महिलांना अन्न-धान्य वाटप

शालेय विद्याथ्यांना/अनाथ मुलांना शैक्षणिक वस्तू वाटप

रुग्णांना फळ आणि औषधं वाटप

रुग्णांच्या नातेवाईकांना आर्थिक मदत

रक्तदान शिबीर

हे आणि असे अनेक सामाजिक उपक्रम ही संस्था गेले कित्येक वर्ष राबवत आहे.

"Other social activities"

Distribution of food grains to the poor/needy women

Distribution of educational items to school students/orphans

Distribution of fruits and medicines to patients

Financial assistance to relatives of patients

Blood donation camp

This organization has been implementing these and many other social initiatives for the past several years.