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"Conquering Cancer, Mind Over Matter" In November 2004, CPAA, Bangalore organised a performance of Pratap Sharma's play, "Zen Katha" produced by the Primetime Theatre company and directed by well known theatre personality, Lillette Dubey. The play covers the journey of a prince who became a Buddhist monk. The play was supported by Kiran M. Shaw of Biocon, Nandan and Rohini, Deepa Jhaveri, Pep Kumar and the Taj Group. Many hospitals, doctors and volunteers also helped the staging of the play to become a reality.
The Bangalore Branch started in July 1994. Their activities include
The Branch has been especially successful in their Fundraising endeavours which include Art for Hope in 1995, Sham-e-Awadh in 1996, the 3M Golf Tournament in 1997 and Close Up Antakshari in 1998. To view the typical monthly activities of the Banaglore branch Click here The
Delhi Branch was started by Mrs. Urmila Zutshi, a naval officer’s wife,
who was associated with CPAA in Mumbai. When she moved to Delhi, she started
CPAA activities in partnership with the Rotary Club at the Rotary Cancer
Hospital. Mrs. Kiran Hukku, who is now the head of CPAA’s Delhi branch,
has carried on from these initial efforts. Since then, activities have
been started at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), at
Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan (LNJP) and Safdarjung Hospitals. At these
three centres, CPAA provides medical aid, food, toys, books and counseling
to cancer patients. Patients from Punjab, Rajasthan, Assam, Bihar and
villages around Delhi, about 60,000 in all, have been provided assistance
over the years. The centre arranges Funds
are raised through ghazal and music programmes, film premiers, celebrity
dinners and fashion shows which have been arranged at the Siri Fort auditorium
and Ashoka Hotel. Recently, a new initiative was launched in the form
of the "Friends of CPAA". A number of high profile personalities
from various backgrounds, the media, public service and artistes have
been asked to give their backing to CPAA in its efforts. Those who have
expressed their willingness include Mr. Pawan Verma of the Foreign Service;
Ms. Manpreet Brar, past Miss India; Ms. Shovana Narain, IAS officer and
well-known danseuse; Mr. Shiv Jatia, head of the Hyatt Group of hotels;
Mr. Jawahar Wattal, music director and Mr. Sohail Seth. Early in 1999, the branch was contacted by a team of visiting cytologists from UK, Australia and US on a visit to Delhi. Having heard about CPAA from the website, the group wanted to learn more about the activities of NGOs in India. The meeting provided the impetus for the organisation of a seminar at AIIMS by Dr. Mohini Nair, a renowned cytologist and friend of CPAA, during which Indian cytologists had the opportunity to interact with authorities in their field and learn about the latest trends.
Rose Day is held every year on 22nd September when everyone is invited to join us in giving a rose to every cancer patient in the city and create a special day for him or her.
The Delhi branch also organises "Bachchon Ki Phulwari", a playgroup for children undergoing treatment for cancer. Here you see the children express themselves through colouring pictures which can be a therapeutic activity. This picture has been made by Amit Dahiya. "We are concerned with improving the quality of life if not the span of life," remarked Ms. Kiran Hukku. If you would like to contact CPAA’s Delhi branch, click here. To read about Delhi Branch activities click here >>. CPAA’s New Delhi Branch Celebrates Fun Day 2000
Volunteers escorted the patients along with their family members from all over Delhi, to the immensely popular Amusement Park. The programme started with performances from patients who willingly went on the stage to entertain friends and family. This was followed by an interesting presentation by Vigyan Manch. Celebrities, Manpreet Brar, Sushma Seth and Ruchi Malhotra were on hand to add cheer. The highlight of the day was a routine by Punjabi pop star, Bhupi Chawla, who got everyone’s feet tapping and hands clapping. Patients and audience alike joined the artistes on the stage and danced with great gusto. A number of school children were present as volunteers to assist CPAA representatives. All of them expressed their joy and satisfaction in being able to bring happiness into the lives of those struggling so valiantly against this disease. Appu Ghar, CPAA’s friends and associates in this endeavour every year, provided a delicious meal. Besides this, each patient received a special gift, clothes, sweaters, pouches, toys, biscuits, snacks and Coke cans. The generosity of Crax Namkeens who provided T-shirts, Coca Cola who donated pouches as well as the Coke cans and Tops who gave juices for the event must be mentioned. It was an extremely successful day on all fronts and will remain a pleasant memory in the minds of everyone involved.
Ms. Dolly Rizvi started the Pune Branch in late 1995 when she moved there after 17 years with CPAA in Mumbai. The first office was started in her own residence. In September 1995, the branch moved to a one room office at Shri Polyclinic on Nagar Road and finally, in 1998, a permanent roof was found at Uttam Towers. The facilities include a multipurpose hall where awareness lectures, detection camps, presentations, a playgroup and rehearsals for programmes are held. The Pune Branch activities include
Medical Aid: Patients are referred to CPAA by Sassoon, KEM, Inlaks, Budhrani, Ruby, Poona, Sanjeevani Hospitals and by doctors and social workers from rural areas. CPAA funds radiation treatment when required, supplementary diet like Complan, milk powder and biscuits are given. About 380 patients have been aided in the past 5 years. About 5 new patients are registered every month. Distribution of Food grains: About 55 patients are given 12 kgs of food grains, rice, wheat, dal, sugar, nachni and sabudana before the 10th of every month. This is made possible by generous donations from local merchants.
Hamari Baaten: A sponsored newsletter called "Hamari Baaten" is published every 4 months which covers CPAA activities, latest news and articles of interest. This helps to publicise our projects. Read the latest issue of Hamari Baaten. Click here. Today CPAA’s Pune branch has the support of a number of companies and individuals. This has been made possible by tireless efforts on the part of the Director, Ms. Maruque Mehta, Ms. Jayshree Lilani & her team |