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Navi Mumbai Temple Lights Golden for Childhood Cancer Awareness
A temple in Navi Mumbai was lit with golden lights to help people think about children with cancer.
The event took place during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The golden color was meant to show hope and courage.
Children with cancer, their families, doctors and volunteers attended.
Access Life Assistance Foundation organized the initiative.
The group helps families who travel for cancer treatment from rural and remote parts of India.
It offers places to stay, food, transportation, education and counselling.
The event reminded people that children and families should receive care and support during difficult times.
The ISKCON temple in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, was illuminated in gold on Saturday, September 19.
The event marked Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and was organized with support from Access Life Assistance Foundation.
Children battling cancer, families, healthcare professionals, volunteers and NGO representatives attended the ceremony.
The foundation said the golden light represented hope, courage, resilience and humanity.
Access Life provides accommodation, meals, transportation, education, counselling and emotional support through 15 centres across India.
- Who
- Access Life Assistance Foundation, with children battling cancer, their families, healthcare professionals, volunteers and NGO representatives.
- What
- The ISKCON temple was illuminated in golden light to raise awareness of childhood cancer and support affected families.
- Where
- The ISKCON temple in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, India.
- When
- Saturday, September 19, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- Why
- To spread awareness and communicate hope, courage, resilience and support for children with cancer and their families.
Key facts
- Event
- Golden illumination of the ISKCON temple
- Occasion
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Location
- Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
- Organizer
- Access Life Assistance Foundation
- Attendees
- Children with cancer, parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, volunteers and NGO representatives
- Foundation established
- 2014
- Foundation reach
- 15 centres across India
Quotes
Rasika Sakpal
Centre Manager of the Mumbai Centre of the Access Life Assistance Foundation
“No child or family battling childhood cancer should have to go through this journey alone. This golden light is a symbol of hope during difficult times. Every small act of support, care and compassion can make a meaningful positive difference in a child’s life.”
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