Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Cancer-Stricken Kids Craft Rakhis to Share Hope
Children at a cancer hospital are celebrating Raksha Bandhan by making friendship bracelets called rakhis.
These children, between 6 and 14 years old, are undergoing cancer treatment, sometimes for several months.
They are making these rakhis to show that they care for each other, no matter their gender.
Doing fun activities like this helps them feel better and makes it easier for them to stick to their treatments.
Many of them miss being at home with family and friends.
Even though they might be feeling poorly, they're supporting each other and making bonds with the hospital staff.
Some kids even return after they get better to encourage others.
Children with cancer at a research institute are making rakhis for Raksha Bandhan.
The children, aged 6-14, are inpatients or in day care at the Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre.
The activity aims to challenge traditional gender roles and foster camaraderie.
Engaging in enjoyable activities helps improve treatment compliance.
Many children are being treated for leukaemia or solid tumors and spend months in the hospital.
- Who
- Children aged 6-14 being treated for cancer.
- What
- Children undergoing cancer treatment are making rakhis.
- When
- Currently, in preparation for Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- At Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute.
- Why
- To challenge gender roles, promote camaraderie, and improve treatment compliance.
- Hospital
- Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute
- Age Range
- 6-14 years old
- Activities
- Making rakhis
- Purpose
- Challenge gender roles, foster camaraderie
- Common Diagnoses
- Leukaemia and solid tumors