9 months ago
Christmas Carnival Brings Joy to Young Cancer Patients
A Christmas carnival was organized for young cancer patients and their families at a residential facility near Tata Medical Center in New Town.
The event, organized by the Rotary Club of Calcutta Visionaries, included games, dance, and gifts to bring joy and motivation to the patients.
Many of the children have been undergoing treatment for months and cannot go out due to the risk of infection.
The carnival provided a temporary break from their treatment routines.
A cancer survivor and chairperson of the Rotary Club's cancer committee shared her experience to inspire the patients.
The event aimed to provide both emotional and financial support to the patients and their families.
A Christmas carnival was organized for 60 children and 100 adults undergoing cancer treatment at Premashraya in New Town.
The event included games, dance, a photo booth, and a candy corner, with Santa Claus handing out gifts.
Patients cannot go out due to the risk of infection, so the facility organizes events to keep them engaged.
Many parents, including daily wagers and farmers, prioritize their children's health over livelihoods.
Vidhi Chandak, a cancer survivor and chairperson of the Rotary Club's cancer committee, shared her experience to motivate the patients.
- Who
- Young cancer patients and their families
- What
- A Christmas carnival with games, dance, and gifts
- Where
- Premashraya, a residential facility near Tata Medical Center in New Town
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To bring joy and motivation to patients undergoing cancer treatment
Key facts
- Event
- Christmas carnival
- Organizers
- Rotary Club of Calcutta Visionaries
- Participants
- 60 children and 100 adults
- Location
- Premashraya, New Town
- Purpose
- Provide emotional support and motivation
- Key Speaker
- Vidhi Chandak (cancer survivor and chairperson)
- Hospital
- Tata Medical Center
Quotes
Vidhi Chandak
Chairperson of the cancer committee of the Rotary Club of Calcutta Visionaries.
“We also talk to cancer patients because that gives them the confidence that they can overcome the disease. It is not just financial support but emotional support also that helps in the treatment.”
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“The carnival provided a temporary change from the rigmarole of treatment.”
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Sudeshna Dutt
Assistant general manager, Premashraya, a residential facility for those undergoing treatment at Tata Medical Center in New Town.
“The facility is located within 500 metres of the hospital. Since patients cannot go out owing to the disease and the treatment, we try to organise events for them at the residential facility.”
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“The children who are undergoing treatment for cancer usually stay for five to six months, and the adults for one or two months. They cannot go out because of a risk of infection.”
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A father of a 15-year-old patient
Father of a 15-year-old cancer patient.
“He gets upset when his friends call him. I am trying to tell him that the treatment is the priority and he can take the exam next year.”
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A mason
Parent of a cancer patient.
“I have to be here for my son’s treatment.”
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Ritu Agarwal
President of the Rotary Club of Calcutta Visionaries.
“It’s an attempt to bring some joy to the lives of children and adults battling cancer.”
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