LIONS CLUB OF HYDERABAD SADHURAM EYE HOSPITAL

Introduction

When there is purity of intention behind any purpose, an entire world can be conquered. One such vision is the driving force behind Kalavati Sadhuram Alimchand Trust (KSAT). The vision was the brainchild of Shri Sadhuram Alimchand, a successful entrepreneur with a flourishing business in West Indies. One day, he dreamt of a blind child painfully finding his way on an empty street. The image stirred something deep within him. He shared his dream with his wife, Smt. Kalavati and in an instant purpose of their life became crystal clear. Their lives would henceforth be dedicated to the cause of the visually handicapped. Unfortunately, Mr. Sadhuram did not live long to fulfil his dream. But undaunted, Smt. Kalavathi decided to breathe life into her husband's extraordinary vision. She, along with a group of likeminded people formed the Kalavati Sadhuram Alimchand Trust (KSAT) in 1968 and invited Lions Club of Hyderabad to establish a charitable eye hospital as a joint venture, as Lions Club of Hyderabad had many service minded reputed Eye Surgeons in its fold.
Moreover, Lions Clubs have international reputation and are known for their philanthropic and self-less service & have adopted Madame Helen Keller as their role model.
Hence both the institutions joined hands to open Hyderabad's first professionally managed sophisticated specialty eye hospital in the year 1974 under the name & style of "Lions Club of Hyderabad Sadhuram Eye Hospital."

Overview

Lions Club of Hyderabad Sadhuram Eye Hospital has been in existence for last 47 years, created by two philanthropic organizations namely Kalavati Sadhuram Alimchand Trust & Lions Club of Hyderabad. The Hospital was inaugurated by Late Sri J. Chokka Rao the then Minister of Government of Andhra Pradesh and was opened to the public on 16th June, 1974.