World Piles Day Walkathon
A Historic Awareness Event by Kaizen Gastro Care
Step Up for Awareness. Walk for a Piles-Free Life.
Kaizen Gastro Care proudly organised Pune’s first-ever World Piles Day Walkathon on 16th November 2025, at Durga Tekdi, Nigdi. The event was conducted in collaboration with ACRSI, Poona Surgical Society, Gut Fit Club, Bowel Cancer Foundation, and Lions Club Nigdi. The goal of this large-scale public initiative was to spread awareness about piles (haemorrhoids), promote early diagnosis, and encourage healthy lifestyle habits to prevent anorectal diseases. This event marks a major milestone in Pune’s public health movement and reflects Kaizen Gastro Care’s commitment to community well-being.
A Powerful Start to the Morning:
The event began as early as 5:30 AM, with more than 200 morning walkers assembling at the base of Durga Tekdi. The atmosphere turned vibrant when a talented group of artists performed an impactful Street Drama (Nukkad Natak) between 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM. The performance shared strong messages about:
- Early symptoms of piles
- Importance of timely treatment
- Lifestyle choices that can prevent piles
- Avoiding self-medication
The crowd appreciated the initiative, engaging enthusiastically throughout the performance.
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Watch the complete Street Drama (Nukkad Natak):
Felicitation Ceremony & Awareness Talks:
Dr. Samrat Jankar and the organising team welcomed and felicitated distinguished invitees and association representatives with eco-friendly flower pots, promoting a green and responsible approach.
This was followed by informative awareness talks by:
- Samrat Jankar
- Pradip
- Shivmurti
- Abhaychandra – Additional MOH, PCMC
The speakers highlighted the importance of World Piles Day, the rising burden of anorectal diseases, and how early action prevents complications. They also emphasized the role of exercise, hydration, fibre-rich diet, and timely consultation in maintaining anorectal health.
The Mega Awareness Walkathon:
From 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM, the walkathon began, with participants walking from the entrance of Durga Tekdi all the way to the hilltop and back. The walk soon transformed into a massive awareness movement, reaching over 3000 citizens present at the hill during morning hours. Volunteers and coordinators engaged with the public, guiding them on symptoms, prevention, and treatment options for piles.
Closing Ceremony & Vote of Thanks:
At 9:30 AM, Dr. Samrat Jankar expressed heartfelt gratitude to all partnering organizations, participants, volunteers, and citizens who supported the event. The event concluded with the National Anthem at 10 AM, followed by refreshments for all walkers as a gesture of appreciation.
Spreading Awareness Through Educational Materials:
More than 3000 informative pamphlets were distributed during the event, offering clear guidance on:
- Common symptoms of piles
- When to seek medical help
- Modern minimally invasive treatment options
- Preventive lifestyle habits
- Importance of hydration and a fibre-rich diet
These materials helped create meaningful impact among thousands of citizens in just one morning.
A Proud Milestone for Pune:
For the first time in Pune, an awareness event of this scale brought together morning walkers, local citizens, healthcare professionals, and multiple medical associations. Through street drama, expert talks, and a mega walkathon, Kaizen Gastro Care has taken a major step forward in promoting a piles-free and health-aware city. This initiative reinforces our commitment to continued community service, public education, and preventive healthcare for all.