For a mother who has spent her entire life loving and raising her child, being beaten and mercilessly thrown out onto the streets by her own son is too heartbreaking to overcome. But this is a common story among the elderly residents of the Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. “I’ve seen mothers in old and torn clothes, their bodies smelling and their hands and feet rotting and covered in maggots,” shares Dr. G.P. Bhagat, founder of the ashram. These abandoned elderly men and women lay starving on the streets hoping for someone to rescue them from their suffering. But most people walk past them without a second glance. “Like this”, Dr. Bhagat explains, “many elders die on the roads.”Since 2003, SHEOWS (Saint Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society) has rescued over 10,000 elderly people from the streets and given them a home with care and support. The elderly staying at the ashram have all been abandoned by their families and have nowhere else to live. Your support can give them comfort after their abandonment. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). Safe and loving homeFor 20 years, SHEOWS has been providing free shelter, nutritious food three times a day, clothing, medical care, recreation activities and emotional support to abused and disabled elderly people rescued from the streets of Delhi. The Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram has a dedicated rescue team that saves the elderly from the streets and gives them immediate medical care upon their arrival at the home. To tend to the multiple health complications of the seniors, the home has a medical facility with doctors and nurses, a physiotherapy unit, a pathology lab, a digital X-ray monitoring machine and a pharmacy to provide 24-hour care to older adults anytime they require assistance, even during emergencies. Dr. Bhagat prioritizes the health of the seniors and ensures that they receive three balanced meals a day based on their precise health requirements. Need for the fundraiserThe humanitarian mission of SHEOWS is making an impact in the area, as more and more people are being rescued and brought to Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram. To meet the financial costs of running the home, SHEOWS needs support to continue providing the residents with all the facilities that they need. This includes constant care and round-the-clock medical attention, nutritious food and maintaining a hygienic environment to keep the seniors in comfort and good health. Dr. Bhagat explains that as the number of residents is increasing, SHEOWS needs support for food and medicines. “I request you to help these elderly parents lead a peaceful life.”Donate now to help Dr. Bhagat continue caring for the 500 destitute elderly and giving them shelter, food, medical care and the will to carry on living despite their tragic abandonment by their families. Your support will enable SHEOWS to keep serving abandoned senior citizens and help them recover from the trauma of abandonment and life on the streets. “I have been serving these elderly as if they were my own parents”, shares Dr. Bhagat. “I want only one thing - their tears should vanish and they should have a smile on their faces.” To help Dr. Bhagat achieve this dream, your support is critical. Donate now to help SHEOWS care for more abandoned elderly. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support SHEOWS in their mission to rescue the abandoned elderly from the streets and give them shelter, food, medical care, recreational activities and emotional support.

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“They insert a candle in the vagina, fingers are inserted (in the vagina) and tortured, and if children don’t relent even then, they put chilli powder so that children will say “yes” because of the burning of the skin… There are teeth marks on their bodies, and their vaginal parts are burnt. When children stay in these conditions, it is painful even to hear,” says Lalitha SA of Society for Participatory Integrated Development (SPID), in course of talking about many heart-rending stories of trafficked children in red-light areas.In over three decades, the SPID led by Lalitha, has saved over 3000 children from the red-light areas, many from clutches of sex trafficking.Sadly, many more children need to be rescued and in need of a loving home. But Lalitha needs our support to carry on the mission, to move out of her small facility so that she can rescue more children, house them in a permanent location and give them all the love they deserve. Your support can help her give these children the care and upbringing they need. Donate now.This Christmas, you can gift these kids, through your donations, books and warm clothes.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India).A movement to protect vulnerable childrenAs a social worker, Lalitha has worked for decades in GB Road, the red-light area of Delhi and helped many women escape the clutches of being forced into sex. But it was the exploitation of children, many of them hardly ten or twelve or even less. The SPID has focused on rescuing such children and giving them a new life.Lalitha plays a vital role in the survival and safety of vulnerable children in the red light areas. As SPID is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public, we can support and strengthen SPID’s mission to save children. Donate generously.Donation to SPID’s fundraiser on Give.do“I have limited funds and very limited space, and if I had the funds, I would be able to rescue many more children and provide them with more comfort. With folded hands, I plead with you that you help us with funds in large numbers and support us in providing us children with a decent life. Become a part of the mission,” pleads LalithaDonate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Lalitha give hundreds of children rescued from brothels a life away from violence and abuse.NGO's 80G number: AADAS3217RF20212NGO's 12A number: AADAS3217RE20214

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In the dark and dingy alleys of red light areas, injustice, pain and suffering run rampant. And the worst affected are the children who grow up in red-light areas and are subjected to constant abuse and violence. “The sight of a 12-year-old girl being gang-raped by a group of men near a house l haunts me to this date. I was filled with anguish and resolved to do something,” says Girish Kulkarni who has made it his life’s mission to rescue children from red light areas and give them a safe and secure childhood. In the last 3 decades Girish has saved over 1100 girls from a life of abuse in red-light areas, giving them a loving home, education and medical care. He has further supported over 20,000 children with a better life.Sadly, 250 of the children rescued from abuse and exploitation are HIV positive. The high cost of medication has left Girish struggling for funds. Your support can help him provide these children with the care and upbringing they need. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). A movement to protect vulnerable children“Growing up in Ahmednagar, the experiences I had as a child witnessing the horrors of sex trade defined the path of my life. I had even seen my friend’s 15-year-old sister and 70-year-old grandmother being forced to do sex work for the price of a cup of tea”, recalls Girish. “I started by merely feeding and teaching children of sex workers initially with the intention of giving them some respite from the horrors of life of abuse in red-light areas. Gradually more and more mothers started coming to me and asked me to take their children away, even if it was just for a couple of hours,” he further adds.The work that Girish started in his youth gradually grew to become a movement, with many more joining his cause. His NGO Snehalaya to date has transformed the lives of millions. Girish’s work is crucial for the survival and safety of vulnerable children of sex workers. Snehalaya is almost entirely dependent on donations from the public and your support can strengthen his mission to save children most in need. Donate generously.The horrors of life in red light areas“The cruelty and abuse that children as young as 6 or 7 years of age face is something that I can’t explain in words. Young daughters of sex workers are made to watch their mothers being raped, are brutally assaulted and forced into sex work. No child deserves to grow like this, Girish says in anguish.Sad reality of life for children growing up in red light areas is that they are deprived of even the most basic needs like proper food, safety and education. Moreover, a majority of children rescued by Girish are diagnosed HIV positive. The task of securing medication, providing them quality education and much needed nutrition is one that requires constant support from donors. Moreover, the increase in healthcare cost has left Girish struggling to keep his home for children going. But your support can enable him to give his children a loving environment and save many more who still remain trapped behind closed doors.Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest and most trusted online donation platform, to help Snehalaya give hundreds of children rescued from red-light areas a life away from violence and abuse.

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Childhood cancer is mostly curable across the world. But in India, with up to 40% of children with cancer being malnourished at diagnosis, survival is a huge problem. We're on a mission to change that through our FoodHeals program. We give children undergoing cancer therapy at over 30 government and charity hospitals access to trained clinical paediatric nutritionists, expert dietary counsels, supplements, in-meals, hot meals, monthly ration baskets and caregiver support. Good food helps the medicine work!Besides the love and affection of our patients, their families, and our supporters, we’ve won some awards along the way too. This includes the National Award for Child Welfare in 2015-16 from the Hon’ble President of India and the Special Jury Mention at the Outlook Poshan Awards in 2019.

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My mother has breast cancer, we need a lot of help, my father has died, we need a lot of help, please help us.

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Aditya's (name changed) journey with Ewing's Sarcoma, a formidable adversary, highlights the critical role of nutritional support in the battle against cancer. At just 15, Aditya faced an uphill battle, exacerbated by his severely underweight condition at diagnosis. The intervention of the Cuddles Foundation, particularly through the efforts of his nutritionist Moumita, has been transformative. Moumita's dedication went beyond mere dietary planning; it involved building trust and understanding with Aditya's family, underscoring the importance of nutrition in cancer treatment. This comprehensive support system, made possible by donations, has significantly improved Aditya's health, allowing him to gain the necessary strength and weight to continue his fight against cancer. Aditya's story is not just about medical treatment; it's about the hope and determination to live a life beyond the illness. His dream of experiencing the simple joy of being by the sea once more is a poignant reminder of the profound impact that nutritional and emotional support can have on a young life. Your contributions to the Cuddles Foundation have been instrumental in this journey, offering not just nutritional support but also a beacon of hope for Aditya and many others like him. With each donation, the Foundation moves closer to its goal of extending life-saving nutrition to every child battling cancer, enabling them to fight the disease with strength and resilience. Let's continue to support this noble cause. Every contribution brings us one step closer to turning the dreams of children like Aditya into reality, giving them the strength to fight cancer and embrace the future with hope and health.Donate now to change the world for the better.

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<ul><li>Cuddles handpicks and trains clinical nutritionists to provide nutritional care</li></ul> <ul><li>Nutritional aid provided at no cost - Beneficiaries are given nutritional supplements, hot meals, and nutrient-dense snacks</li></ul> <ul><li>Cuddles Foundation employs a holistic nutritional aid method wherein caregivers are trained to adapt to their patient's nutritional needs within their economic means</li></ul> Cuddles has managed to provide hot, nutritious food to 3,642 underprivileged children suffering from cancer but we still need your help! Donate now to extend Cuddles reach and brighten the lives of thousands more children.

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Grateful // Celebrating 31 days of Purpose &amp; Passion towards making the world a slightly better place to live. My name is Sujit Vasanthan, I am someone who absolutely loves running and even if a day goes by without running, my day feels incomplete to me. Coupling this up with a cause that I strongly believe in, I decided to open a fundraiser exactly 31 days ago to raise Funds for Cuddles Foundation who work towards Curing Cancer in Underprivileged Children through holistic food and appropriate nutrition. For this, I started a 100KM run challenge as part of the Sunfeast- India moves as one Initiative to raise awareness for my beneficiary organisation- Cuddles Foundation, by taking up a challenge which involves movement to promote their cause. The target I set for the same is Rs 1,00,000. I am overjoyed and grateful to be able to successfully complete the 100KM challenge and to able to achieve the target that I set for this noble cause. Grateful to each and every single person who has contributed to this fundraiser directly or indirectly. Here’s to 31 days of immense purpose, passion, and work toward a better world through good, plain, gritty, easy, tough &amp; intense runs. - “We live in a world which has epidemics of obesity and starvation at the same time. It’s upto the ones who are willing to make a difference, to make a difference. “ “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Though I have finished my challenge &amp; achieved my target, I have spoken to the beneficiary organisation and have managed to extend the fundraiser duration till the end of September. Those of who want to contribute to this cause, check out the link on my bio to be redirected to my fundraiser for Cuddles Foundation towards Cancer Nutrition. - Distance Ran:- 104.40/ 100KM.Funds Raised:- Rs 1,01,001/ 1,00,000. Thank you. I’m am content with myself. ☺️

Day 31 | For Cuddles Fundraiser - 100% Challenge & Initial Target Raised

Hello Everyone, I am extremely overwhelmed with the love and support that I have received from my fellow peers, colleagues, friends, family, their network, and others I have reached out to through various sources. I was telling a few of the people who mentioned how this was a great initiative that I had taken up that:- It is a blessing even for me as it adds a lot more purpose genuinely to my days, my runs &amp; by at large, my life. I am glad to be able to contribute in whichever capacity that I can through running, and I look forward to fulfilling this challenge and hopefully inch closer to attaining the target of Rs 1,00,000 for this noble cause with Cuddles Foundation to help cure cancer amongst underprivileged children who are fighting cancer through holistic food and appropriate nutrition. I am sharing with you:- The track of my runs so far for the 100KM Challenge. We are at 76KM/100KM &amp; Rs 42,168 raised out of Rs 1,00,000. 6 more days to go!

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Approximately 76,000 children may develop cancer every year in India. 40% out these are severely malnourished at the time of diagnosis. 
 For children with cancer, nutrition can mean the difference between life and death. Every child deserves a chance at a cure.We work with government and charity cancer hospitals to support children with nutritionists, food and supplements and nourish the children to fight cancer. Using a multi-pronged approach of nutritional counselling and diet planning, meal supplementation, ration baskets and hot meals, we are tackling a simple but ignored aspect of a child’s successful recovery from cancer.While undergoing treatment, it is necessary that the children have freshly prepared nutritious food in sufficient quantity and don't stay hungry for a long period of time. We tackle this by providing hot meals at hospitals to the affected children. 
 <ul><li> When part of the FoodHeals Program, 81% of patients increased their nutritional status or did not show a deterioration in nutritional status despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation*</li><li>Patients are more likely to complete treatment, with 95% of new patients returning for a second visit or continuing treatment*</li></ul>*as per annual impact report 21-22 of Cuddles Foundation

Feed Children. Starve Cancer.

The pandemic has pushed many households in to poverty and distress, this includes families of children suffering from Cancer. While there was an evident disruption of essential healthcare services to these extremely vulnerable groups of children, they were also faced with lack of adequate nutrition which is extremely essential to support their treatment. Your contribution of ₹6,000 to the FoodHeals Program can provide ration bundle, supplements, in-meals, hot meals, and fruits for a child and their family for a month.Every day, we see children fight cancer with everything they’ve got. But sometimes that’s not enough. 40% of all Indian children with cancer are malnourished at the time of diagnosis. 100% of them can fight harder with better nutrition.That’s right, there’s hope for every child with cancer!However, the constant disruption of health services during COVID has presented a serious challenge to maintaining quality care for children with cancer. The pandemic has disrupted diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients.* The collateral impact of COVID on the livelihoods of parents and caregivers has made it difficult for these children to get the right nutrition.Lack of adequate nutrition during cancer impacts treatment→ Slows treatment response→ Increases cost of care→ Leads to poor health &amp; growth indicators*https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/EDBK_321497 Through our FoodHeals Program, we address nutritional needs for children with cancer because with the right nutrition and care, a child experiences:→ Reduced side-effects and treatment complications→ Fewer breaks or delays in treatment→ Improved chances for survival→ Better immunity against infection→ A feeling of being supported and cared forWe provide children with counselling and food aid, including monthly ration bundles that feed a family of four. Each bundle contains cereals, pulses, millets, nuts and oilseeds, ghee, oil, spices, condiments and basic personal hygiene products.*At 4,400 kcal/day the ration bundle fulfills 100% of the total calorie requirement for the child per day and contributes to the nutritional requirements of the family members too.Source - <a href="https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html</a> - Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for a 5-year-old is 1360 Kcals (Pg12) <ul><li>When part of the FoodHeals Program, 81% of patients increased their nutritional status or did not show a deterioration in nutritional status despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation*</li><li>Patients are more likely to complete treatment, with 95% of new patients returning for a second visit or continuing treatment*</li></ul>*as per annual impact report 21-22 of Cuddles Foundation

Every Move Helps a Child Fight Cancer

We’ve noticed that families who move to other cities for treatment of their children don’t have enough to eat due to financial constraints - they’ve often left their jobs and mortgaged their assets to barely afford treatment and stay in the big city. 40% of children with cancer are malnourished at the time of their diagnosis. This makes their fight for survival even harder. Malnutrition has severe impacts on cancer treatment. It affects the child’s daily calorie intake and her ability to fight cancer thereby slowing treatment response and worsening the family’s financial situation. The chances of abandoning treatment are very high without additional support for the family. 
 Cuddles’ Ration Program provides a family of four with adequate monthly ration. This ensures that the child is provided with wholesome meals at home, enabling her to fight cancer better. We prioritize families who belong to low-income groups and have come from outstation locations for their child’s treatment.The need for ration support is higher than ever now, with COVID-related disruptions to daily livelihoods. This is a powerful incentive for families to continue with their child’s treatment.What goes into a ration bundle?Our monthly ration bundle feeds a family of four. Each bundle contains items like- rice, flour, daliya, rawa, ragi, poha, jowar, various dals, besan, soya chunks, sattu, peanuts, til, various seeds, dry fruits, jaggery, sugar,oil, ghee, salt, spices and essential personal hygiene products.  
 The monthly ration bundle is sufficient to feed a family of four.*At 4,400 kcal/day the ration bundle fulfills 100% of the total calorie requirement for the child per day and contributes to the nutritional requirements of the family members too.Source - <a href="https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html</a> - Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for a 5-year-old is 1360 Kcals (Pg12)With the right nutrition and care, a child experiences:• Reduced side-effects and treatment complications• Fewer breaks or delays in treatment• Improved chances for survival and positive treatment outcomes• Better immunity against infection• A feeling of being supported and cared forImpact of the program on the nutritional status of children with cancer• When part of the FoodHeals Program, 81% of patients increased their nutritional status or did not show a deterioration in nutritional status despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation*• Patients are more likely to complete treatment, with 95% of new patients returning for a second visit or continuing treatment**as per annual impact report 21-22 of Cuddles Foundation

Ration bundles for children fighting cancer

In India, the post-COVID effects have set in. Our patient families are dealing with a twofold setback - of their children battling both cancer and the threat of COVID. Caregivers, most of them being daily wage earners, are living with multiple vulnerabilities. With little or no source of income owing to large-scale lockdowns in the past year, they are forced to choose between their child's treatment and the next meal for the family, a choice no parent should ever have to make.Under these trying circumstances, we would like to reach out to you, our friends, to support our mission to give every child fighting cancer a chance at survival through food. A fighting chance, after all, starts with a full stomach. TATA Memorial Hospital (TMH) is the national comprehensive cancer centre for the prevention, treatment, education and research in Cancer. It is one of the leading cancer centres in this part of the world. We started our operations 9 yrs back at TMH and have been working closely with its paediatric oncology wing in treating patients here from all parts of the country. 
 Beating childhood cancer starts with eating wellIn 2022-23, we'll be counseling and giving aid to approximately 15000 children (month on month) at TMH. The children will be a part of our FoodHeals® Program and supported with nutritional counseling and aid, such as:• Nutritional Supplements like Threptin, Pediagold, Pentasure, Peptamen amongst others• In-meals supplements like eggs, fruits, milkshakes, chikkis and peanuts • Ration Bundles: Each bundle includes cereals, pulses, millets, nuts, ghee, oil, spices, condiments and basic personal hygiene products. The monthly ration bundle is sufficient to feed a family of four. *At 4,400 kcal/day the ration bundle fulfills 100% of the total calorie requirement for the child per day and contributes to the nutritional requirements of the family members too.Source - <a href="https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nin.res.in/RDA_short_Report_2020.html</a> - Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) for a 5-year-old is 1360 Kcals (Pg12)With the right nutrition and care, a child experiences:• Reduced side-effects and treatment complications• Fewer breaks or delays in treatment• Improved chances for survival and positive treatment outcomes• Better immunity against infection• A feeling of being supported and cared for 
 Impact of the program on the nutritional status of children with cancer• When part of the FoodHeals Program, 81% of patients increased their nutritional status or did not show a deterioration in nutritional status despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation*• Patients are more likely to complete treatment, with 95% of new patients returning for a second visit or continuing treatment**as per annual impact report 21-22 of Cuddles Foundation

Feed the fight at TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

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