Tuesday, January 26, 2010
V5 Journey from Idea to Implementation
Idea shaped into words
It was two months back when the idea of SLEEP APNEA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - JAN 2010 came in to my mind. So I decided to put a discussion on social networking site www.linkedin.com reading this, Bhaumik Vasani a student of Third Semister (IT) Changa university wrote his comment. Following to this Mr Rock Conner (RRT) and former president of (GASP) Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals said it is very essential to do something for creating awareness for OSA.
We started discussions on one of the most popular social networking site called FaceBook. We created the group called sleep apneac society of ahmedabad. There we came across Mr
Edward(Executive Director of American Sleep Apnea Association) After having several discussions with Mr Grandi, we got lot of ideas on how we can execute the whole exercise. We also thank Mr Grandi for sending us the books about few Questions and Answers on SLEEP APNEA.
Later on we came in touch with Mr J.Wyscarver (Product Marketing Manager ) CareFusion (Sandiego CA). Mr Wyscarver is a very kind hearted person. Looking at the efforts of Team V5 SOLUTIONS, He made an announcement of funding two CPAP Devices for underprivileged patients. It was a big question on how to materialise the idea. So we started preaching the concept by spreading the word of mouth which resulted building up a team of young professionals which included engineers, chartered accountants, media professionals, doctors and few business tycoons are few to name. When we had our first official meeting where we assigned different tasks to each team members, we realized that our idea is getting shaped into words.
Words carved to Action
One fine day I called up Purvee Dave and informed her about the campaign and asked her if she could spare some time and meet us so that we can hand over the invitation card to her. After I gave her the cards it stroked her mind and she asked me what all this was about. I explained the whole concept to her. She was impressed and asked me if I had any problem If she writes an article about this in her column. I was happy to hear this. I called up my team members and
asked them to meet at the same place where we had our first meet. The Photographer was to come at 04Pm. But he got late. This increased our worries and we were disappointed. Few moments later I received a text message from one of the officer of that newspaper. It contained the mobile number. I dialled the same from my cell and Karan replied that he is on his way. There we took a deep breath. Finally he came and captured the whole team into his camera. Next day, 19th January we got featured in Divyabhaskar.
This article in Divyabhaskar stepped on the gas and we were recharged. Now we had five days left to make sure that everything is arranged well in order. We printed the flex banners to be hanged on road sides so people can read and come to attend the event. We received a lot of calls for registration. This boosted up our level of enthusiasm and we started inviting more and more number of people. There is an old saying that “as you sow so you ripe”. It was 23rd of January when I received a call from a 
reporter from Ahmedabad Mirror. Shraddha Singh asked me if I could talk to any patient who reveals his whole account of diagnosis to treatment of OSA. So we spoke to Mr Mukesh Dave and Dr Amit Patel about it. Shraddha interviewed Mr Dave and he explained all the details about his condition. Now we were just waiting for the first ray of sun to shine. This article was published in Ahmedabad Mirror on 24rd of January 2010. This was the moment of happiness for our team because we were now getting the returns for the effort that they had out in order make the "Sleep Apnea Awareness Campaign" successful.
reporter from Ahmedabad Mirror. Shraddha Singh asked me if I could talk to any patient who reveals his whole account of diagnosis to treatment of OSA. So we spoke to Mr Mukesh Dave and Dr Amit Patel about it. Shraddha interviewed Mr Dave and he explained all the details about his condition. Now we were just waiting for the first ray of sun to shine. This article was published in Ahmedabad Mirror on 24rd of January 2010. This was the moment of happiness for our team because we were now getting the returns for the effort that they had out in order make the "Sleep Apnea Awareness Campaign" successful.
We all gathered at the venue at 02:00Pm to check that everything is in order. Dr’s started coming in and by 03:00PM we had all the speakers on the same platform and more than 90 people rushed in the hall with great interest and curiosity to learn about the life altering disease.
Team V5 SOLUTIONS welcomed the guests by offering the flowers and momentums.
We had Dr Nitesh Shah (Secretary of ACPG) as the chief guest and 04 Dr’s from different specialities.
These experts filled the room full of excitement by sharing their experience and knowledge.
Dr Nitesh Shah says that one should surely consult a sleep specialist if feel that you have got three or more symptoms of OSA.
Dr Amit Patel (MD CHEST and Pulmonologist) educated the audience about the symptoms and diagnosis part of OSA.
Dr Pranav Joshi (MD Neuro Physician) said that OSA is one of the prime factors which play a leading role in stroke or paralysis.
Dr Rashmit Pandya (MD Cardiologist) said OSA can increase the risk of Heart Attack other Cardio Vascular diseases
Finally Dr Deepali Kamdar who is known to be the Pioneer of sleep therapy in Ahmedabad hypnotised audience by talking about the treatment part of OSA different options available for the same. After the lectures the session of questions and answers went on for an hour.
At the end V5 team members thanked the speakers and audience for attending the event. People left the room with lot of joy because many of them learnt the mantra of Healthy Sleep.
All this activity moulded the words into action and journey which was started with the idea in the mind ended at the station of implementation.
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