PUNE: The Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF) marked a historic milestone on August 16, 2025, by uniting four momentous celebrations into one grand event:
- 79th Independence Day of India
- LPF’s 30 Years of Impactful Work
- Release of Inspira (65th Edition of the LPF Newsletter)
- Blood Donation Drive
The event was hosted at Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence, Baner, Pune, in collaboration with Axis Bank (PB Branch), Pune, and Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital, Pune.
The ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Padma Shri Lila Poonawalla (Chairperson, LPF), Firoz Poonawalla (Founder Trustee, LPF), Bhushan Vaidya (Cluster Head & Sr. Vice President-1, Axis Bank, PB Branch, Pune), Bhagyashree (Principal, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune) and Sharmila Govande (Sr. General Manager – Operations, LPF).
A highlight of the celebration was the Blood Donation Drive, which witnessed an inspiring response with over 100 donors stepping forward. This act of solidarity symbolized freedom, unity, and the spirit of giving—values deeply aligned with LPF’s mission of societal service.
Sharing his thoughts, Firoz Poonawalla, Founder Trustee, LPF, said, “Today is about celebrating our nation’s Independence and contributing meaningfully to society. Every drop of blood donated is a gift of life and a beacon of hope for someone in need.”
The release of the 65th edition of Inspira, LPF’s in-house newsletter, added to the spirit of reflection and pride, chronicling the foundation’s three decades of empowering girls through education and creating pathways for brighter futures.
This combined celebration of Independence, Service, and 30 Years of Impact reinforced LPF’s unwavering commitment to the belief that true progress is achieved not just by empowering minds but also by nurturing lives.