03/07/2025
July 1, 2025
LILLY Celebrates National Doctors’ Day
LILLY Lions, in association with the Lions Club of Chengannur, celebrated National Doctors’ Day on July 1, 2025, with a heartfelt function to honour doctors who have selflessly served the students and families of the school. The event was held at the LILLY campus.
The ceremony was presided over by founding Trustee Lion Dr. K. Dilip Kumar and was formally inaugurated by Trust Chairman Lion Dr. P G R Pillai. Smt Suseela Pillai and Manoj, wife and son of Dr PGR Pillai were also present on the occasion. The event was further graced by District Governor Lion Winny Philip, who attended as the Chief Guest and Second Vice District Governor Lion Martin Francis.
Delivering the Doctors' Day message was Ophthalmologist Dr. Oommen Varghese, Joint Secretary of IMA Kerala Headquarters and Director of Dr. Oommen’s Eye Hospital, whose presence added great value to the celebration.
The program honoured doctors who have been longstanding supporters of LILLY, offering their services free of cost and playing a vital role in the wellbeing of the children. Among the honoured doctors were:
Paediatrician Dr. Reni Gee Varghese and Psychologist Dr. Raji O. S. from Sanjivani Multi Speciality Hospital, Kollakadavu
Homoeo doctors Dr. Nisma K. U. and Dr. Sreelakshmi P. R. from National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam
Ayurveda Dr. Unnimaya Rajeev from Omkar Ayurveda Hospital, Tiruvalla
Ayurveda Dr. Athira G. from Mangunnam Ayurveda Hospital, Budhanoor
Psychiatrist Dr. R. Anilkumar, Trustee of LILLY and Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Josco Hospital, Edappon
Also honoured were doctors who are associated with LILLY - Dr. Surya Achamma Eapen, Dr. Sonia, Dr. Sherly Philip and Dr. Alan Samuel.
Each doctor was also presented with a gift hamper containing products made by LILLY’s vocational training students.
The event was witnessed and supported by managing trustee PDG Lion G Venukumar and distinguished Lion members Idicula Abraham, K. K. Rajendran, M. P. Pratipal, S. Gopinathan, S. Balachandran Nair, K J Thomas, P. C. Chacko, Mohan Gayathri, Benny Philip, Lion T S Gopalakrishnan, Lion Rajan, Lion Latha Dileepkumar and Lion Sandhya Anilkumar
Principal Molly Xavier extended a warm welcome to the gathering, while Lion P. D. Shaji, Secretary of Lions Club of Chengannur, proposed the vote of thanks. Students recited the prayer and national anthem. A touching highlight of the event was the felicitation speech delivered by Vijay Daniel, a student from LILLY’s vocational unit, who expressed the heartfelt gratitude of the entire student community.
The celebration stood as a sincere tribute to the healing hands and generous hearts that support the LILLY family, making a lasting difference in the lives of children with special needs. We also thank our Trustees and Club members who have always supported our students.