Hyderabad’s Akan Aahvaanam Celebrates Independence Day With A Cause – Supporting Thalassemia-Free India

Hyderabad, August 16: Akan Hyderabad successfully hosted its annual Aahvaanam Independence Day event on independence day in their premises in association with Blood Warriors Foundation, bringing together citizens, changemakers, and well-wishers in support of a Thalassemia-Free India. The gathering witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with guests not only enjoying thoughtfully curated experiences but also pledging their support towards the cause.

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The day-long event featured immersive awareness activities, fundraising touchpoints, and a traditional culinary spread specially designed to reflect the spirit of community and togetherness. Guests appreciated the warm hospitality, while Akan’s enthusiastic team ensured a seamless and engaging experience for all attendees.

Speaking at the occasion, Nihal Reddy Gurrala, Founder of Akan, expressed his joy, saying:

“Aahvaanam was born out of the desire to give back to society. Each year, it fills me with happiness to see so many people come together to support this cause. We have placed special focus on curating traditional meals, and the response has been truly heartwarming.”

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Krishna from Blood Warriors Foundation emphasized the importance of such initiatives:

“This is a great platform to spread awareness about Thalassemia. Events like these help us reach more people, educate them, and inspire collective action towards building a Thalassemia-Free India.”

At the Akan Aahvaanam fundraising lunch in Hyderabad, Krishna Vamsi, founder of Blood Warriors, outlined the NGO’s mission to make India thalassemia-free.

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Through its innovative Blood Bridge model, Blood Warriors has built a network of 6,000+ donors (800 regular donors) who ensure timely blood supply for children requiring transfusions every 15–20 days. On the prevention side, the NGO partners with Tapadia Diagnostics to offer the crucial HPLC test at just ₹350, driving large-scale awareness and screening in colleges, corporates, and villages. Their pilot in Bhadrachalam targets 10 villages with a larger goal of making Kothagudem–Bhadrachalam the first thalassemia-free district.

The Akan Aahvaanam event amplified this cause by bringing together changemakers, influencers, and government representatives, sparking collaborations far beyond fundraising—from design support to awareness films and government tie-ups.

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“Our vision is to make India independent of thalassemia. By ensuring timely blood for patients and preventing new cases through affordable screening, we can achieve for thalassemia what India once did for polio—with collective effort and community action.” – Krishna Vamsi, Founder, Blood Warriors

The Independence Day edition of Aahvaanam showcased how food, culture, and community can unite for a meaningful purpose. With active participation  from citizens, Akan reaffirmed its commitment to blending hospitality with impactful social responsibility.

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