Akansha Vij

About Me

Hi, I’m Akansha Vij
A brand professional by day, fitness enthusiast by heart, and a proud new Mumbaikar embracing the city’s energy and spirit.

This year, I’m finally ticking off a long-standing dream—running the Tata Mumbai Marathon. But it’s more than just a personal milestone. I’m running with purpose, raising funds for CanKids, a remarkable organization that stands beside children battling cancer and their families with unwavering support.

Through this journey, I hope to give back to the city that’s welcomed me so warmly, and turn my love for fitness into a force for good. Every step I take is for something bigger than myself—and I’m inviting you to be part of it.

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Did you know that if a child has cancer in the USA, their chances of survival are 80 to 90%. But in India, it is 35%. But it doesn't have to be that way. Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKidsKidsCan - The National Society For Change For Childhood Cancer In India aims to change that. Creating real and visible impact CanKids has driven access to care for kids with cancer from 29% to 53% by 2025, with a goal of 100% access, 100% financial protection, and 60% survival by 2030.

CanKids partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to move India towards 100% access2care & higher survival rates for children with cancer. They enable best standards of treatment, care and support across 141 partner centers in 53 cities and 22 states of India. Catering to primarily underprivileged families, CanKids serves the underserved, ensuring avoidance of financial hardship.

Your donation goes towards medical treatment, blood work, nutrition, counseling, education of a child with cancer. Together we can bring light into dark and shine the way for more children with cancer to #surviveandthrive.

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