On January 15, 2025, the first-year MSW students of the PG Department of Social Work of GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram, took an active role in a fundraising and awareness initiative as part of Palliative Care Day. The event, organized in collaboration with the Palliative Clinic, Kadungapuram, aimed to raise funds and spread awareness about the vital role of palliative care in the community.
The students were divided into groups and assigned various strategic locations across Ramapuram, Puzhakkattiri, and Kadungapuram. At each location, the students engaged with the public, explaining the purpose of the campaign and encouraging contributions. The enthusiastic efforts of the students led to a substantial collection of funds, which were contributed to the Palliative Clinic to support their services.
Following the fundraising activities, the students organized a concluding awareness rally. The rally covered the key areas of Ramapuram, Puzhakkattiri, and Kadungapuram, where students marched with banners and placards displaying messages about the importance of palliative care. Pamphlets and brochures detailing palliative care services were distributed to residents, effectively educating the community on the subject.
The event was a commendable success, with enthusiastic participation from both the students and the local populace. The combined efforts in fundraising and awareness-building highlighted the critical need for palliative care and strengthened community support for the cause.