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SPINEWS
Good News from Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli has long been central to The Spine Foundation’s mission. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, TSF doctors continued supporting patients through online clinics and finally returned for an intensive surgical camp. This issue covers the team’s work, including 19 surgeries in two days, and a new Siemens C-arm that will transform spine care for underserved communities.
Amitabh Bachchan Edition
A powerful message from Amitabh Bachchan amplifying TSF’s mission of accessible spine care.
In this edition, Mr Amitabh Bachchan speaks about The Spine Foundation’s work and the spirit behind it — from serving the poorest with dignity to overcoming impossible barriers with compassion and science. The issue also covers online OPDs, rural camps, community efforts, and a compelling case study on restoring mobility.
Journey From Darkness to Light
A remarkable story of a young man’s recovery from paralysis through dedicated rehab and expert spinal care.
Discover how The Spine Foundation’s rehab team, led by Dr. Gaurish Kenkre, helped Rahul stand back on his feet after life-altering spinal tuberculosis. This edition captures his transformation, the challenges, and the science that made it possible.
A Life Reclaimed in a Quiet Village
Selvam, an elderly farmer from Sittilingi, once bedridden with crippling back pain, now walks, works, and lives pain-free after a life-changing surgery performed by The Spine Foundation team. This newsletter captures the team’s journey back to his village, their reunion with Selvam, and the profound impact of accessible spine care in remote communities.
A Thousand Hopes
This edition opens with Savita Remje’s remarkable journey — a mother from rural Maharashtra who became the 1000th free surgery patient at VN Desai Hospital. Alongside her story, the issue captures updates from TSF’s rural camps across Nandurbar, Kolhapur, Gadchiroli, Dharampur and Dehradun, plus inspiring features on fellowship journeys and ground realities of social-sector work.
25 Years of Service, Science & Spine Care
A journey through the milestones that shaped The Spine Foundation since 1998.
From India’s first dedicated spine unit to 1000+ surgeries for the underserved, this special edition traces The Spine Foundation’s remarkable evolution. It captures key moments, pioneering programs, and the mission-driven efforts that built a nationwide movement for accessible spine care.
Calling Volunteers Across India
Dr Shekhar Bhojraj urges citizens to join TSF in taking free spine care to the nation’s remotest corners.
This edition opens with TSF’s new volunteer movement — a nationwide effort to bridge awareness gaps, reach rural communities, and strengthen access to free expert spine care. It also features global outreach from Burundi, fellowship stories from Ranchi and Ambajogai, and snapshots from TSF’s art exhibition in Ahmedabad.
Rotary & TSF Impact
A powerful look at how Rotary and The Spine Foundation are bringing free spine care from rural India to Africa.
This feature highlights the deep partnership between Rotary and TSF — from supporting free spine camps across Maharashtra to enabling life-changing surgeries in Burundi. With 146 surgeries funded through Rotary’s global grant and ongoing projects in Africa, this edition showcases how collaboration can restore mobility, dignity, and livelihoods for those who need it most.
The Spine Foundation Journey
An illustrated look at the evolution of TSF’s mission — from early beginnings to a nationwide movement.
This special edition captures the heart and history of The Spine Foundation through art, milestones, and the voices of those who built it. It traces how a single vision grew into a collective effort that restored movement, dignity, and opportunity to thousands across India.
VN Desai Special Edition
This special edition chronicles the transformative partnership between The Spine Foundation and VN Desai Hospital — from the first spine unit in 2009 to over 1,000 free spine surgeries, 36 trained fellows, nationwide outreach, and landmark rehabilitation success stories. Explore milestones, patient recoveries, rural impact, and TSF’s vision for the next 25 years as captured through powerful visuals and stories across the monograph.
