OUTINGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

To bring happiness into the lives of Cancer patients, CPAA arranges different entertainment programmes and outing for these patients. In January the patients were taken to see Coca-Cola factory. The patients were given gifts and lunch was also sponsored by Coca-Cola. In February the patients were taken for a picnic to OASIS Restaurant. The lunch was sponsored by the restaurant. Mr. Shiva from Fantasia Event Management Company made the patients play games and the winners were given prizes.

EDUCATIONAL HELP

CPAA besides giving free medical help, radiation treatment, foodgrains, awareness talks and detection camps also assists patients in the field of education or special courses. Two patients, Mast. Vinesh More aged 18years and Miss. Namrata Bahirat aged 19 years dreamt to making big in life. They wanted to do 2 years computer course but because their family cannot meet these expenses, they could not fulfill their dream. CPAA took it upon itself to make their dreams come true. CPAA contacted a donor who took this opportunity to offer his personal help to these students by paying their computer class fees for two years. Thank to the generosity of this donor, these two bright students will start their courses in April/May 2004 batch and will be successful in life.

MUSICAL CONCERT BY KODAIKANAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

70-member strong band-cum choir from Kodaikanal International School played at Mazada Hall of Dastur School on Saturday 13th March 2004 in aid of Cancer Patients Aid Association. The students gave an excellent performance, which included instrumental music by advanced band to impressive vocal by the school choir. Sincere thanks to the music teachers and students of Kodaikanal International School and special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Anil Sheolekar and Ms. Meher Nicholson for making this concert a big success.

Edited by Maharukh Mehta, acting editor, Cancer Patients Aid Association 8, Uttam Towers, Nagar Road, Pune - 411 006.