In the presence of Superstar Rajinikanth, the Indian Chapter of Cystinosis was launched in Chennai on Wednesday (May 2).
Cystinosis is a genetic disorder which largely
remains undetected. It is a rare condition in which the body accumulates
excess amino acid cystine leading to formation of crystals that can
damage cells.
Clad in a white shirt and jeans, Rajini posed for
photographs with the children affected with Cystinosis, all aged below
10 years. The young ones are from various parts of Tamil Nadu.
The Chapter is planning a lot of activities to help
the children to overcome the disorder. Office-bearers of the chapter
thanked Rajini and said his presence in the event would go a long way in
spreading awareness on Cystinosis.
Remember the Superstar appeared in an advertisement
urging parents to give polio drops to children without fail, almost two
decades ago. It created great awareness all over Tamil Nadu and the
disorder is almost eradicated now.
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