Companionship is a nurturing force
16-year old Lazina was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects a person’s bones. But thanks to your support, she has been able to successfully complete her treatment at our partner hospital. From a child who could barely walk, to a child who now can run to school with a happy heart […]
A sensitive doctor in the making
10-year-old Srikar is from Warangal and belongs to a family of four. He was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones or soft tissue around the bones. He moved to Hyderabad for his treatment at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH). During this time, he also […]
Overcoming hurdles through you
6-year-old Noor from Kolkata is currently undergoing treatment for Pre B-Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia at NRS Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. This story is an inspiration for families who are dealing with the havoc a cancer diagnosis causes. The shock and logistical hassles of finding the right hospital and medical treatment can take a toll on […]
Mock meat: To bite or not to bite?
Fast forward to today – ask for vegetarian chicken, and you’ll be met with a long list of vegetarian meat and chicken alternatives. Plant based-chicken nuggets, sausages, kheema, mutton burger patties and even plant-based seafood and eggs… the choice is yours and growing. These edibles are part of a burgeoning food paradigm that provides the […]
A disabled mother goes the distance for her son.
“Everyone has a problem to deal with. But trust and hard work can solve the biggest of problems,” says Smitha, a mother who is doing everything it takes to save her seven-year-old son from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. These words should provide comfort and hope to all caregivers of patients in their initial phase of chemotherapy. […]
Nutritionists by profession. #JustLikeMa by passion.
Talk to any Cuddles nutritionist and this is the impression you will get. While they may have trained to be excellent healthcare professionals, they were born with exceptional caring genes. Let this story of 3-year-old Anjali, a patient at Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) and her nutritionist Juhi show you 3 important ways […]
Mothers – the forever givers.
When I think back to my mother, the thing that strikes me most is her capacity for giving everything she could to make sure I was loved and cared for. If I sat to count the number of times she put my needs above hers, I’d be counting forever. You probably feel the same way […]
Everyone should fight for the people they love.
“We are fighting, and everyone should fight for their loved ones,” says 70-year-old Ranajay, who is fighting it out for his three-year-old granddaughter at Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) Silchar. Three-year-old Anjali was diagnosed with B-Cell, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in extremely difficult circumstances. Anjali’s mother and father were unable to support Anjali […]
When you support a child, you support their whole family!
Like Shahid’s family, a large majority of Cuddles’ beneficiaries come from households that earn less than Rs. 10,000 per month. 80% of caregivers also have very little knowledge about the right foods to feed their child when they are first diagnosed with cancer. Cancer therapy can trigger many side effects. These effects are often exacerbated […]
Mental and physical well-being go hand in hand!
Our mental well-being has a direct correlation with our physical well-being. Cancer is curable, but the road to defeating cancer can be challenging. For 9-year-old Athul, this was no different. He was angry, sad, and confused when diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at MCC (Malabar Cancer Center), Thalassery. Athul belongs to Malappuram, Kerala, where he […]
