Aryan Parolia

About Me

Hi, my name is Aryan Parolia, and I am a Grade 9 student at Hill Spring International School in Mumbai.
I will be running the Tata Mumbai Marathon for a cause that is very close to my heart. I recently lost my great-grandmother to cancer, and her battle has deeply touched me. It made me realize how tough this fight is, not just for patients, but also for their families.

I want to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children who are bravely fighting cancer. Many of them struggle to get proper nutrition and the supplements they need while undergoing treatment. Through this run, I am raising funds to provide nutritional meals and medical support to children in 40 government and charity hospitals across India. My hope is that this will help them stay stronger and healthier during their treatment.

To make this journey truly meaningful, I need your support. Every single contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in bringing hope, strength, and comfort to these young fighters. Together, we can touch their lives and show them that they are not alone in this battle.

Your donation is sincerely appreciated.
Thank you!

Appeal

Childhood cancer can be cured. But for children in India, it’s a very different story. Lack of access to timely treatment and malnutrition among those seeking treatment makes survival difficult for children.
~76,000 adolescents (age 0-19) may develop cancer every year in India of which ~ 40% are malnourished at diagnosis. Malnutrition has a serious impact on cancer treatment, because treatments like chemotherapy may lead to side effects, complications, risk of infections, etc.

Cuddles Foundation is India's only NGO dedicated to helping children combat cancer through holistic nutrition. Cuddles has partnered with top government hospitals and charity cancer treatment centers to address the nutrition gap in Indian childhood cancer care. Through their FoodHeals® Program, Cuddles provides year-round holistic nutrition support to children and their families in 40+ hospitals across India.

The funds raised via Tata Mumbai Marathon will contribute to supporting hundreds of children at our partner hospitals in Mumbai with ration bundles, supplements, meals & counseling.

Every step you take and the donation you make will be a direct source of nourishment, hope, and healing for little cancer warriors who just can’t wait to get well and be kids again.

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