Beyond treatment.
Dignity for life.
LRRC organises welfare programmes for the well-being of leprosy-affected persons — preventing disability, protecting anaesthetic feet, and supporting families with essentials and livelihoods.
Prevention of Disability Camps
A Prevention of Disability Camp was organised on 2 October 2024 at the LRRC Rehabilitation Centre, in association with the Vincent de Paul Society of Infant Jesus Cathedral Parish, Arisipalayam. The camp was attended by 100 patients, both old and new, with various deformities.
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Self-care and welfare support
Participants were guided on self-care practices, and groceries and welfare assistance were provided to support their well-being. Rev. Fr. M. Christuraj, Spiritual Director of the Vincent de Paul Societies of Salem Diocese, was the Chief Guest.
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Camps in 2025–26
3 May 2025 — 100 patients, sponsored by LRRC, R.C. Chettipatty, Omalur. 4 November 2025 — 120 patients, sponsored by the FIHM Sisters, Omalur, Salem.
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- Patients at the 2 October 2024 camp
MCR Footwear Making & Providing
All models of MCR (Microcellular Rubber) footwear are routinely prepared and provided to patients from Salem and neighbouring districts. This specialised footwear helps prevent ulcer formation, protects anaesthetic feet and improves mobility, enhancing the quality of life of leprosy-affected patients.
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- Beneficiaries
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- Pairs of MCR footwear made & provided
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- Special footwear & DFC spring shoes
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- Repairs done
Welfare Assistance
Schools, sponsors and LRRC itself regularly bring groceries, blankets, clothing and daily essentials to the inmates of the LRRC Rehabilitation Centre — bringing relief and dignity to the lives of poor patients.
| Date | Given by | Items |
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| 30 Nov 2024 | St. Joseph Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Gugai | Groceries, blankets & daily essentials |
| 26 Dec 2024 | LRRC | Dhotis & sarees |
| 30 Dec 2024 | Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School, Salem | Groceries, blankets & daily essentials |
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Faithful friends
Sr. Jancy, Principal of St. Joseph Matric. Hr. Sec. School (run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny), continues this annual contribution. Every Christmas, Bro. Sesuraj CSC, Principal of Holy Cross Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Ammapet, Salem, remembers the poor and leprosy-affected with dresses, toiletries, snacks, rice bags and other necessities.
Socio-Economic Assistance
With the generous support of GLRA, the LRRC Rehabilitation Centre extends socio-economic assistance to promote self-reliance and dignity. Skill development support enables beneficiaries to engage in income-generating activities and improve their quality of life.
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- Sewing machines
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- Electrical tools
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- Mechanical tools
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- Beneficiaries (cured patients)
Help us bring dignity and relief
Welfare at LRRC is made possible by GLRA, schools, parishes and individual sponsors.