The Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan (RI District 3150) hosted the 9th Annual Golf for Charity Tournament, bringing together golfers, supporters, and partners for a meaningful cause. The event aimed to raise funds to strengthen Eye Care Services and Advanced Surgical Equipment at the Eye Centre at Ramdevrao Hospital, Hyderabad.

Rotary, a global network of 1.4 million members, has consistently been at the forefront of creating sustainable impact across communities. Known for its long legacy of service, the organisation works across education, health, peace, environment, and community development. The Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan (RCHD), chartered in 1988, carries forward this vision with over 75 members dedicated to service and fellowship.

This year’s fundraising tournament continued the club’s tradition of using sports as a platform for community upliftment. Funds raised from the event will support critical eye care initiatives at Ramdevrao Hospital, Kukatpally, enabling improved access to surgeries and treatment for underserved communities.

Speaking at the event, Anu Khendry, President, Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan, said, “This year is our 9th edition of the Rotary Golf for Charity Tournament. We have received wonderful support from over 120 charitably inclined golfers as well as sponsors. This generosity will be directed towards strengthening eye care services and providing advanced surgical equipment at the charitable Ramdevrao Hospital. We thank the sponsors and look forward to their continued support in making sustainable changes to the lives of those in need.”

She further extended her gratitude to sponsors including VST Industries Ltd, Solitaire Global Schools, Shodhana Group, Synthochem Labs, PE Tarang, Cache Properties, Cache Peripherals, Surana Group, Relaxwell Mattresses, Shree TMT, Hrudaya Foundation, and Swordfish Integrated Advertising.

About Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan (RCHD)

RCHD is one of the leading Rotary clubs in India and has contributed over ₹10 crore to social causes since its inception. With a strong commitment to community development, the club has impacted:

• 20,000+ school children through sanitation, classrooms, desks, and safe drinking water.

• 2,00,000+ villagers by installing RO plants in fluorosis-affected regions.

The club has also executed several major global grant projects, including:

• A 15-bed Dialysis Centre at Secunderabad Gurudwara offering 10,000+ affordable dialyses each year.

• A state-of-the-art Blood Bank that has collected over 10,000 units for public use.

• A 3-laser, 11-channel cytometer at BIACH&RI for free diagnosis of childhood leukemia for BPL families.

• Multiple charitable Diagnostic Centres and PolyClinics across Secunderabad, Kondapur, and Guntur providing low-cost or free healthcare.

RCHD also holds notable distinctions such as having Arch Klump Society members, Major Donors, being a 100% Paul Harris Club, and sponsoring several clubs whose members have risen to district leadership positions. The club actively supports Interact and Rotaract programs and has extended international service to Nepal and Bangladesh.

With its continued service, impactful projects, and strong volunteer spirit, the Rotary Club of Hyderabad Deccan remains committed to uplifting communities and driving meaningful change across the region.