Stepathlon, the pedometer based mass participation corporate initiative, has now donated Rs. 10 lakh to Narayana Hrudayalaya Charitable Trust to perform cardiac surgeries for the underprivileged.

Through this CSR initiative, Stepathlon hopes to fund cardiac surgeries for at least ten underprivileged heart patients. It has been known to support a slew of programmes in the past, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day in 2013 where it partnered with NGOs committed to the prevention and raising awareness of diabetes. They also teamed up with the leading global rights-based development agency, Oxfam, to give the ‘Gift of Health’ to the underprivileged.

Talking about the initiative, Ravi Krishnan, CEO, Stepathlon said, “Dr. Devi Shetty is a pioneer and it is our privilege to be able to contribute to the tremendously impactful work that he, and his team, undertake tirelessly on a daily basis. We, at Stepathlon, have a mission to combat disease, including heart disease that can arise from a sedentary lifestyle. In this regard we share a common goal with Dr. Shetty’s path breaking initiatives, as we help people live a healthier, happier life.”

“Stepathlon is a great way for everyone to achieve good health and a healthy heart. However, even the underprivileged segment is exposed to the risks of heart disease. The effect of heart ailments among this segment gets amplified due to lower availability, accessibility, and affordability of effective and efficient treatment. Initiatives like these help reduce the financial burden of treatment and give new hope to the patient,” said Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health.