Cycle India Organisers 2008

Nagarjuna Hospital – organisers of the cycling part.

Without the assistance of the staff of the Nagarjuna Hospital in Vijayawada then Cycle India could not have been such a success.  The team meticulously organised the route, food, drinks, accommodation, entertainment, bikes, travel arrangements and generally put up with the fussy Europeans and Americans.

It was a real team effort, but Heal would like to particularly thank:

Dr Jagan – for putting together such a good team of helpers!

Dr.D.S.Siva Kumar -  Main Organiser and leader of the team.  In charge of event from Rajahmundry to Heal Village.  Planned and executed every detail extremely well.

Dr.K.Bujji Babu – Co-organiser, very enthusiastic, organized all entertainment programmes.  Cycled at the back making sure no one got lost, or was struggling.  Arranged accommodation in Perupalem, lunch venue on the same day, mechanics and massage team.

Dr.V.S.Reddy – In charge of the Water points, water van, Night bar. Very dedicated and never left the vehicle.    Normally a busy neurologist, who left his office for the 4 days. 

Dr.P.Ramachandra Rao -Team leader Nagarjuna Staff including:

1. Mr. Lakshmi Narayana - Bus In charge. 
2. Mr. Basha – Cycle truck & baggage in charge, 
3. Mr. Sambasiva Rao – Banana & water boy. 
4. Mr. Yedukondalu – Boat in charge & Cycle escort.
5. Mr. Visweswara Rao – cycle escort 
6. Mr. Subba Rao – Cycle escort
7. Mr. Ramu – Photographer,
8. Mr.Sateesh – cycle escort ,
9. Mr.  Ramesh – Truck in charge,
10. Mr. Nagur - Ambulance in charge,
11. Bus driver - Ambulance driver

Mr. Appaji  - Friend of Jagan.  Funded and Hosted Tea before Suryalanka beach in the farm house in Karlapalem. 

Mr. Babji & Family arranged home cooked lunch on the last day.

Dr Bhaskar Rao for arranging a reception at Secunderabad Club on the final evening.

The Children and trustees of Heal India

We’d like to thank the children, staff and the trustees of Heal India for putting on such a fantastic show and welcome committee at the Heal Children’s Village.

We’re sure the children had as much fun as the Cycle India participants, and I’m sure we will all remember our time at the Children’s Village forever!

Uma Koneru – thank you for designing and producing the invitations and signs for Cycle India in Guntur.

The team in Hyderabad

Our arrangements upon arrival and departure from Hyderabad were ably managed by Dr Prasad’s sister Laxmi and Bhaskar Tatineni, and Chinna.  We were well looked after at the Yatri Nivas hotel, and thank you for organising our travel to and from the airport, and the coach journey to Bhadrachalam.

The team in Bhadrachalam

Bhavani (Dr Jagan’s sister) - Thank you for organising the wonderful welcoming committee in Bhadrachalam with all the cultural dancing and martial arts show.  We also very much enjoyed our visit to the school you run in Bhadrachalam, and can see all the hard work you and your team have put in.

Nayadamma Foundation

We would like to thank the Nayadamma Foundation for your very kind hospitality during one of our scheduled lunch breaks and the entertainment you provided.  We were all very impressed with the good work you are undertaking in this part of Andhra Pradesh, and hope that we can work together on projects in the future.

Matthew @ March 9, 2008