Over 180 nominations received and eight special recipients

identified…

Dr. Batra’s salutes the spirit of eight Positive Health Heroes

at the 2009 edition of Positive Health Awards

Mumbai, November 11, 2009: What is common between

a 5 year old girl afflicted with cancer, a 10 year old boy with
a rare genetic disorder, an 18 year old girl with Down's
Syndrome and a 54 year old cancer survivor?

It’s the way they look at life! It’s their positive spirit; the
spirit of ‘not giving up’ but rather ‘living’ their life to the
fullest – The Human Spirit of Survival.

Eight such ‘medical marvels’ were commended today for

their unyielding grit, unflinching determination and immense
self-control at the Positive Health Awards ceremony for
the year 2009, held at St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra. In
its 4th year, the Positive Health Awards are India’s first
health honours instituted by Dr. Batras’ Positive Health Clinic
Pvt. Ltd., to commend people who, through positivity and
strength, have fought and recovered from severe and
debilitating diseases and disabilities to lead normal lives
again. These are medical wonders who have shown the
world what the ‘spirit of survival’ really means. They are
people who have truly beaten the odds to overcome
seemingly hopeless conditions and live happy normal lives.
They are the real ‘Positive Health Heroes’.

From the 183 nominations received this year from people

belonging to different walks of life from across India, an
esteemed panel consisting of eminent medical professionals
selected 8 people fitting the selection criteria the best.

The glittering award ceremony was graced by Miss Mugda

Godse, who did the honour of presenting the awards to the
eight awardees. Also present on the occasion were a
generous selection of people whose lives have been touched
by Dr Batra's Positive Health Clinics including Mr. Rajiv
Bajaj, Ms. Reena Roy, Mr. Sameer Mandol, Mr. Pradeep
Guha, Mr. Roopkumar Rathod, Mr. Bijen Dasgupta among
others.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder

and CMD, Dr. Batras’ Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd.
said, "The 21st century spells the survival of the fittest and
it is fantastic to see how our real life ‘Heroes’ portray this
with great ease and enthusiasm. By being rendered as one
of these ‘Heroes’, there is a subsequent creation of
awareness amongst the general public about the paramount
importance of positive living and an optimistic attitude
towards life. These ‘Heroes’ not only motivate the common
man but also set an inspiring example that a disease or a
disability should not be viewed as an obstacle but a
challenge to be overcome. As a medical professional, I have
always been inspired by individuals who believe in self-
motivation and profess independence. The Positive Health
Awards is a serious platform that honours this positive spirit
thereby re-affirming our commitment to all round health and
positivity.”