Dr. ARVIND BHATEJA, BENGALURU
Dr. Arvind Bhateja, one of the top neurosurgeons in the country, has performed over 97 free or subsidized spinal surgeries for underprivileged patients. He is also one of the top amateur cyclists of India and with one peer participated in Tour of Nilgiris (TFN) to raise funds for the surgeries. In 2013, they were able to raise Rs. 1.5 lakhs; in 2014, Dr. Bhateja’s brother Vivek rode on behalf of the hospital and raised Rs. 3.5 lakhs; and in 2015 Rs. 10 lakhs were raised. In 2016 since he won the competition, Dr. Batheja will also be selling his prizes that include a Trek bike and a Hero MTB and donate that money towards the scheme.
Source: http://www.thebetterindia.com/82560/arvind-bhateja-bangalore-neurosurgeon-spinal-surgeries-cycling/
