Events
SPEAKER AT DUCHESS CLUB
01 Mar 2021 Savera hotel Chennai
Soulfree founders, Preethi and Vijayalakshmi Srinivaasan were invited to speak at the reputed Duchess club at Chennai for International Women's Day Celebrations.
Prestigious Award for Soulfree
27 Feb 2021 Chennai
oulfree was bestowed with the "Best NGO for Women's Empowerment" by a leading foundation at Chennai.
Thiruvannamalai Collector’s visit
08 Jan 2021 Soulfree INSPIRE centre, old GH compound, Thiruvannamalai
Thiruvannamalai's new collector, Mr Sandeep Nanduri made his 1st official site visit to the Soulfree INSPIRE centre yesterday, 8th of January 2021.
SOULFREE SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT
11 Dec 2020 Differently-abled Department Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was the only civilian member of the Thiruvannamalai district Panel for allotment of Motorised Wheelchair.
RAY OF HOPE
03 Dec 2020 Soulfree INSPIRE centre, Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree #INSPIRE Centre – On December 3, #World #Disability #Day, let's spread the word about an Enterprise that is going to be BY the #positivelyabled, FOR the positively-abled and OF the positively
CHIEF GUEST AT GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE THIRUVANNAMALAI
09 Mar 2020 Government Arts and Sciences College, Thiruvannamalai
A special function was held at the Government Arts and Sciences College, Thiruvannamalai. Preethi considers it her duty to serve the local community and takes great pleasure in inspiring the youth.
Woman of Excellence Award
03 Mar 2020 AVIT, Mahabalipuram
As part of their Women's Day Celebrations the Vinayaka Mission group headed by Doctor Ganesan and Doctor Anuradha Ganesan have bestowed the "Woman of Excellence 2020" award upon Preethi Srinivasan.
Soulfree’s Hospital Bed Donation Drive
23 Feb 2020 Tamilnadu
Soulfree has always known that a good hospital bed is an essential requirement for many persons with Spinal Cord Injury, especially those with higher level injuries. We have provided beds in the past
CHIEF GUEST AT VIDYA SAGAR EVENT
02 Feb 2020 Adventure Zone, Madurantakam
Soulfree founder Preethi Srinivasan had the honour of being invited for Sadya, the Annual Fundraising Event of VidyaSagar. It was the 18th consecutive year that Vidya Sagar has run this event
POIGNANT PLEA ON POWERFUL PLATFORM
12 Jan 2020 Chennai Trade Centre
The recently concluded Anandha Vikatan Cinema Awards brings together the most powerful and famous names of Tamil cinema. Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was filled with gratitude for being given
INSPIRATIONAL TALK AT COIMBATORE
30 Nov 2019 Coimbatore
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was given the special opportunity to be an Inspiration to more than 500 youth at the Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in Coimbatore on 30 November 2019.
AWARD FOR SOULFREE
17 Nov 2019 Chennai
The Project Management Institute has bestowed the Sangamam Award upon Soulfree for Best NGO. The Social Enterprise of the Year Award has been presented to Soulfree for Outstanding Achievements and Ded
Soulfree Gift Box Donation Drive
02 Oct 2019 Thiruvannamalai
This Gift Box Project marks the successful completion of our 13 th drive
in over six years. Every year our numbers and our ability to make a
positive difference has improved dramatically.
SOULFREE’S WHEELCHAIR CUSHION DONATION DRIVE
11 Feb 2019 Tamil Nadu
For the first time ever, Soulfree has completed the donation of 420 specially designed wheelchair cushions. After months of collecting data and doing extensive groundwork, the project was completed...
I’M SPECIAL CALENDAR LAUNCH
03 Oct 2018 Coimbatore
Spearheaded by The Swarga Foundation the "I'm Special" calendar is a platform to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of 12 women with disability, who have overcome the odds....
GIFT BOX DONATION PROJECT
01 Oct 2018 Thiruvannamalai
It is a festive and auspicious time of year again and we at Soulfree are filled with joy to convey our best wishes to you,
along with updates of our work.
Soulfree’s Fifth Annual Report
11 Sep 2018 Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree was born out of dire necessity, in a desperate attempt to save myself and those facing the same struggle for survival due to spinal-cord injury.
Soulfree’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration
07 Sep 2018 Soulfree headquarters, Thiruvannamalai
With 5 September, which is world spinal-cord injury awareness day also being our founder Preethi Srinivasan's birthday, and September 7 being the fifth anniversary of Soulfree's official launch..
Expert Panellist At Inclusive India Conclave 2018
28 Jul 2018 GRT Grande Chennai
About 2.21% of India's population is said to have a significant disability. There are crores of people in our nation facing some form of disability, who need some form of infrastructural,
FELICITATION BY SAMUDHAAYA FOUNDATION
03 Jul 2018 Music Academy, Chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was honoured at a special function organised by the Samudhaaya foundation on July 3, 2018.
SPEAKER AT NATCON 2018
09 Jun 2018 Chennai
NATCON 2018, organised by the renowned HR Forum ISTD (Indian society for training and development) is a grand event attended by senior human resource professionals from around India.
INAUGURAL WOMEN’S CRICKET MATCH AT THIRUVANNAMALAI
29 May 2018 Government boys high school, Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan as an instrument of change in every way. Cricket was her first love and she had been kept away from the game for nearly 2 decades.
“I AM WOMAN” AWARD
28 Apr 2018 Mumbai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the 'I Am Woman' award by the Karan Gupta Educational Foundation, in Mumbai on 28. 04. 2018.
SOULFREE APRIL 2018 GIFT BOXES
14 Apr 2018 Tamil Nadu
2018 is turning out to be a breakthrough year for Soulfree in so many ways, everything seems new and exciting. So much work in terms of procurement, database and volunteer management, fundraising.
THE TRIUMPH OF HUMAN SPIRIT AWARD
16 Mar 2018 Hyatt Regency, Chennai
The Rotary Club of Ambattur (RCA) bestowed Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan with the prestigious 'Triumph of Human Spirit' award for her effort to transcend her limitations .
AVAL AWARD
14 Mar 2018 Chennai trade Centre
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan accepted the Aval Award from television celebrity and host, Mr Gopinath in a grand event that was aired on Sun TV, a leading Tamil television channel on 08.04.2016
WOMAN ACHIEVER AWARD
11 Mar 2018 Chennai
Spearheaded by Mala Manyan ji, The Woman Achiever Awards are a unique and wonderful set of awards given to 5 achievers from different fields. The awards were aired in Raj TV.
“BHOOMIKA” AWARD FOR PREETHI
08 Mar 2018 Crowne Plaza, Chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the Bhoomika award by Eastern Condiments, one of India's biggest spice exporting company. She was chosen for the award for the courage.
CHIEF GUEST AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
24 Feb 2018 Coimbatore
Soulfree founder was given the great honour of being the chief guest at the National Conference For Ensuring Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education And Sports for Empowerment Of Women.
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AT ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE
18 Feb 2018 Chennai Trade Centre
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be an inspirational speaker at the Rotary District Conference held recently in Chennai, especially to the Annettes, the children of the Rotarians.
APPRECIATION FROM THE PRESIDENT
11 Feb 2018 Gwalior , Bhupal
HUMBLED WITH APPRECIATION – We are so elated, excited and filled with gratitude that the President of India himself has heard of our founder.
EXPERT PANELLIST AT INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS SOCIETY EVENT
05 Feb 2018 The Lalit, New Delhi
Soulfree founder Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be an expert panellist for a special panel discussion regarding disability rights, assistive technology and possibilities for greater inclusion.
THE POWER OF ONE
13 Dec 2017 Indus Business Academy, Bangalore
TEDx TALK – Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan is a quadriplegic, paralysed below the neck. You may think, what could any person with such a severe disability do?
YOUTH AWARENESS SESSION
07 Jan 2018 Soulfree headquarters, Tiruvannamalai
Spinal-cord injuries occur most often amongst the youth, and one of Soulfree's priorities has been to keep raising awareness in order to prevent future injuries.
SPEAKER AT TEDX EVENT
13 Dec 2017 Indus Business Academy, Bangalore
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was honoured to be invited as a speaker at an independently organised TED event, conducted by the Indus Business Academy, one of India's premier business schools
SPEAKER AT INDIA INCLUSION SUMMIT 2017
11 Nov 2017 The Park Plaza, Bangalore
The India Inclusion Summit is one of the biggest platforms in India that highlights the need for creating a world which provides freedom, independence, dignity and acceptance towards people
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AT RIGHT HORIZONS
10 Nov 2017 Bangalore
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be an inspirational speaker, at the 14th anniversary celebrations of Right Horizons, a leading financial services and wealth management institution.
WINNER OF DR BATRA’S POSITIVE HEALTH AWARDS 2017
09 Nov 2017 Royal Opera House, Mumbai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the prestigious Dr Batra's Positive Health Awards, at a grand ceremony held at the historic Royal Opera House, Mumbai on 9 November 2017.
SOULFREE GIFT BOXES OF OCTOBER 2017
18 Oct 2017 Soulfree headquarters, Tiruvannamalai
Life is the greatest test of all, but the only way we know is to keep striving harder and continue making our best effort to get better.
INSPIRATIONAL TALK AT SAHAI TRUST
29 Sep 2017 SAHAI Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Coimbatore
SAHAI is one of the few functional not-for-profit rehabilitation centres for persons with spinal cord injury in India. It is the life's work of Dr Thomas Joseph, one of India's best neurosurgeons.
GUEST OF HONOUR AT CLEANLINESS CAMPAIGN
18 Sep 2017 Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan recently accepted an invitation to be the guest of honour at a cleanliness campaign conducted by the district collector of Thiruvannamalai, Mr Kandasamy.
SPINAL-CORD INJURY AWARENESS PROGRAM
16 Sep 2017 Satya Special School, Pondicherry
A spinal cord injury can happen to anyone at any time. It causes permanent paralysis below the level of injury and does not have any cure in the world, as of date.
ACCESSIBILITY WORKSHOP
15 Sep 2017 Pondicherry
Recently, Soulfree was invited to participate at the WORKSHOP ON ACCESSIBILITY – A CATALYST FOR INCLUSION organised by Satya Special School at Pondicherry.
SOULFREE’S FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT (2016-17)
07 Sep 2017 Soulfree headquarters, Thiruvannamalai
It is hard to believe that Soulfree is already four years old, but September 7, marks our fourth anniversary. With the blessings of God, Guru and the good wishes of so many people.
SOULFREE SPINAL-CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK
05 Sep 2017 Pudiya Thalaimurai, Tamil television channel
When Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was asked to wish for anything after she won the prestigious woman achiever award from a leading Tamil television channel earlier in the year,
PARTICIPATION IN MARATHON
20 Aug 2017 Thiruvannamalai
The Rotary Club of Vegan recently conducted a wonderfully organised marathon in Thiruvannamalai. It was held to raise awareness about the need for organ donation and to promote a clean and green.
SOULFREE FOUNDER RECEIVES KALPANA CHAWLA AWARD
15 Aug 2017 Soulfree headquarters, Thiruvannamalai
SOULFREE FOUNDER RECEIVES KALPANA CHAWLA AWARD – Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the prestigious Kalpana Chawla award, on August 15, 2017, by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
INSPIRATION AT THE BANYAN
12 Jul 2017 BALM (The Banyan Academy for Leadership in Mental Health), Chennai
"The invitation from Ms Vandana GopiKumar Ji came as such an honour for me, because I have greatly admired her work through The Banyan and think of her as one of my role models
SOULFREE AT “SAMARTH”
17 Jun 2017 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Organised by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, "Samarth" is the 2017 edition of The International Performing Arts Festival.
SOULFREE SPONSORS RETROFITTED VEHICLES
20 Mar 2017 Chennai
For the first time, Soulfree has successfully sponsored three retrofitted TVS Scooty Pep+ vehicles for deserving persons with spinal cord injury. These vehicles are sure to greatly improve the mobili
“RUSH” AWARD
29 Mar 2017 Crowne Plaza, Chennai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was one of three people, who were bestowed with the "RUSH" award by the Rotary Club of Madras East, in their effort to honour Unsung Heroes and provide them.....
SOULFREE SPONSORS TOP-END SPORTS WHEELCHAIR
25 Mar 2017 Thiruvannamalai
In August 2016, I was approached by at SAHAI, a Coimbatore-based spinal injury rehabilitation centre (http://sahaitrust.org/) seeking assistance for the purchase of a special wheelchair....
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AT KOTAK MUTUAL FUNDS
10 Mar 2017 ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be the "Inspirational Speaker" at the annual awards celebration of Kotak Mutual Funds, held at the ITC Grand Chola in Chennai.
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER” AT BANCA SELLA
10 Mar 2017 Hyatt Regency, Chennai
It was truly a pleasure and privilege for Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan to be invited as the "Inspirational Speaker" at Banca Sella, as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations in India.
GUEST OF HONOUR AT SRM UNIVERSITY
06 Mar 2017 Chennai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi was invited to be the "Guest of Honour" at The Women's Day Celebration at SRM University.
PUDHIYA THALAIMURAI “SAKTHI AWARDS” 2017
08 Mar 2017 Tamil Nadu
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the Shakthi Award by Pudhiya Thalaimurai, one of Tamil Nadu's leading television channels.
RAISING AWARENESS AMONGST THE POWERS THAT BE
02 Feb 2017 Tamil Nadu, Kerala
We must acknowledge that political leaders,government officials,philanthropists,actors and celebrities have the power to influence and positively impact Indian society and policy changes in a major.
CONNECTING AND CREATING HOPE
26 Jan 2017 Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Most people with severe disabilities, both men and women, are much too often depressed, resigned to remaining indoors, alone and lonely.
SPEAKER AT TEDx EVENT
25 Jan 2017 The Choice School, Kochi
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be one of the inspirational speakers aat an extraordinary event conducted by The Choice School, Kochi under the theme, "Uncharted Realms".
SOULFREE GET TOGETHER AND DENTAL CAMP
10 Jan 2017 Soulfree headquarters, Tiruvannamalai
In order to start the new year on a positive note, we decided that one of the most important things to do is to provide hope and to put smile on the faces of our beneficiaries.
MY INCLUSIVE, INCREDIBLE INDIA
25 Nov 2016 Chennai--New Delhi
Travelling in India for a wheelchair user has been a difficult, if not dangerous proposition at times, with insensitivity and indifference reigning supreme.
CHIEF GUEST AT SAIRAM MEDICAL COLLEGE INDUCTION
01 Dec 2016 Sairam College of Ayurveda, Chennai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be the chief guest at the induction ceremony for new students into the Sairam Medical Colleges.
VISIT TO ISIC
28 Nov 2016 Indian Spinal Injury Centre, New Delhi
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan had the prestigious opportunity to visit the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre in New Delhi and meet with its founder, Major H. P. S. Alhuwalia.
RAISING AWARENESS AT VSO
28 Nov 2016 VSO India, New Delhi
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to inspire the employees at VSO India Trust, an Indian development organisation committed to addressing issues of poverty and inequality.
REX KARMAVEER CHAKRA AWARD
25 Nov 2016 New Delhi
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was bestowed with the Rex Karmaveer Chakra Award (instituted with the UN and issued by iCONGO) at an exclusive event held between 25-27 November 2016 in New Delhi.
MINDFULNESS AT MINDTREE
17 Nov 2016 Bangalore
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to speak at MindTree, Bangalore about Authentic Leadership on 17. 11. 2016.
THE JOY OF GIVING DURING THIS DEEPAVALI
30 Oct 2016 Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be a motivational speaker And Chief Guest for a Deepavali Celebration organised by The Rotaract Club of Thiruvannamalai
SOULFREE DEEPAVALI GIFT BOXES 2016
20 Oct 2016 Thiruvannamalai
When Soulfree provided gift boxes for persons with spinal cord injury last year during the festive occasion of Deepavali, we were overwhelmed by the joyous response we received from one and all.
SPECIAL GUEST AT ANNA UNIVERSITY REUNION
02 Oct 2016 Chennai
Soulfree Founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited as a special guest for the reunion of Electronics and Communication Engineers of Anna University, who graduated in 1986.
WOMEN ACHIEVERS RALLY AND AWARDS CEREMONY IN MYSORE
17 Sep 2016 Mysore
Odanadi Seva Samasthe, an NGO that has been leading the fight against human trafficking over the last three decades, conducted a Women Achievers Rally And Awards Function in Mysore, on 17. 09. 2016.
MEETING WITH THE ICONIC KIRAN BEDI
26 Aug 2016 Pondicherry
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was recently bestowed with the privilege of meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Ms Kiran Bedi.
SOULFREE VOLUNTEERS GET-TOGETHER
18 Aug 2016 Soulfree Headquarters, Thiruvannamalai
Soulfree conducted a unique get-together event for our volunteers and the leaders of tomorrow on 18.08.2016.
SOULFREE ON TELEVISION
12 Jun 2016 CHANNEL – Makkal TV (Tamil), PROGRAM – Azhagiya Thamizh Magal
Soulfree and its activities are going to be covered in three episodes of a television program in a leading Tamil channel. Please watch and encourage all your friends and family to do the same.
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AT GITAMRITHAM 2016
24 May 2016 Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham, Coimbatore
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to be an invitational speaker at the Gitaamritham program conducted at Amrita Vidya Vishwapeetham, Coimbatore yesterday, 24. 05. 2016.
Soulfree gift boxes for Tamil New Year 2016
14 Apr 2016 chennai
People struggling with spinal cord injury in India also get a chance to start the new year with joy and positivity, Soulfree has distributed 50 gift boxes with almost 20 different products.
CHIEF GUEST AT FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA – South
23 Mar 2016 chennai
When I received a phone call from Rawther Dawood Nazeem, Executive Director – South, Food Corporation of India, inviting me to be the 'Chief Guest' at their Women's' Day celebration.
HONOURED FOR WOMEN’S DAY BY TANJARA
09 Mar 2016 chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was one of five women achievers who were honoured by of one of India's rising companies, Tanjara.
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AT CONCLAVE 2016
29 Feb 2016 Anna University, Chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was one of the inspirational speakers at 'Conclave 2016' conducted by the Rotaract clubs of CEG And AC Tech.
SPEAKER AT THE YOUTH VOTERS FEST PUDUCHERRY
23 Jan 2016 Puducherry
The elections department of Puducherry organised a "Youth Voting Fest" for which soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited as one of the keynote speakers.
#ICC 360°
24 Dec 2015 Ten #cricket channel
Soulfree founder Preethi Srinivasan has been invited for the program #ICC 360° in the Ten #cricket channel on 24-12-2015 Thursday at 7.30pm (Please check local listings for exact times)
AMAZING INDIANS TV Program
17 Oct 2015 TIMES NOW Channel
I would be most delighted if you could make the time to watch and share your feedback with me. Do share the details with those who may be interested.
The inspirational talk at VMware, Bangalore.
08 Oct 2015 VMware Bangalore office
When a quadriplegic is given the opportunity to speak to the top management of a reputed software firm in Bangalore it is a victory for Throat Fort, one of Soulfree's key initiatives
SOULFREE WEBSITE LAUNCH
14 Jun 2015 chennai
This was the day when official soulfree website will launch and Dr J. Radhakrishnan, IAS is Chief Guest.
KSR College of Arts & Science.
01 Feb 2015 Thiruchengodu, chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was given the honour of being the Chief guest at the reputed KSR Group of Institutions.
Inspirational Talk At JKKN Gurukulam School
14 Dec 2014 Gurukulam Senior secondary school, chennai
The most memorable moments of my journey to the Gobichettipalayam area was being embraced, literally and figuratively, by the students of the Gurukulam Senior secondary school.
Inspirational Talk At JKKN Group
06 Dec 2014 chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan spoke to a collective group of students from the JKKN group of educational institutions.
World Disability Day Celebration 2014
02 Dec 2014 K. K. Nagar, Chennai
To raise awareness and bring to the fore the needs of the positively-abled, a grand celebration was conducted at the Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Inspirational Talk At NASSCOM
21 Nov 2014 chennai
NASSCOM, the governing body of the entire IT industry conducted a Panel Discussion on the subject of #Diversity and #Inclusion at Hyatt Regency
Inspirational Talk At NHRD
02 Oct 2014 chennai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was invited to speak by the NHRD, a national forum of HR professionals as part of their Inspirational Women series.
Motivation Talk At Mailam Engineering
19 Jul 2014 chennai
Preethi Srinivasan, founder of Soulfree, was chosen to be a motivational speaker for nearly 800 students at the Mailam Engineering College.
Raindropss Women Achiever Awards 2014
09 Mar 2014 chennai
Soulfree founder Preethi Srinivasan was chosen as the "Inspirational Woman of the Year" at the Raindropss Women Achiever Awards 2014 held in Chennai.
Motivational talk at Kendriya Vidyalaya
22 Feb 2014 Tiruvannamalai
Soulfree founder, Preethi Srinivasan was delighted to have the opportunity to speak with the children at the Kendriya Vidyalaya senior secondary school in Tiruvannamalai.
Motivational & Awareness
11 Feb 2014 Chennai
Soulfree founder Preethi Srinivasan was a guest speaker at the local Haemophilia Association conference, as well as the prestigious Rotary Inner Wheel District Conference.
The Lady 2014
08 Feb 2014 Chennai
Preethi Srinivasan was one of the speakers at a massive conference contacted for the empowerment of women.
Official Soulfree Launch
07 Feb 2014 Chennai
This was the day when official soulfree was launched and Preethi Srinivasan was one of the speakers
