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About Me
Hi, I'm Himanshu—a CML survivor and cancer advocate.
Life is full of uncertainties, and mine took a drastic turn in 2016 during my graduation, when I was just 18 years old. That year, I was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)—a moment that shattered my family. The journey began with painful tests and countless hospital visits. Eventually, I reached a medical college where the diagnosis was confirmed, and we were told the treatment would be long and challenging.
In the midst of this storm, I met a compassionate woman from CanKids who became a guiding light. With her support, I joined KCK Lucknow in 2016 and began raising awareness about childhood cancer. Though I had to pause my studies during the initial phase of treatment, I never gave up.
Today, I am 28 years old and completely healthy. I’ve turned my experience into purpose—working to support and uplift others who are battling cancer, just like I once did. My journey has taught me resilience, and now I strive to be a source of hope for others.
But this story isn’t just mine.
This year, I’m running the Tata Mumbai Marathon Dream Run for the first time—alongside 30 incredible childhood cancer survivors. Each of us carries a story of courage, resilience, and hope. And we run not just for ourselves, but for every child still fighting.
Why We Run
We run to raise awareness.
We run to raise funds.
We run to remind the world that every child deserves a fighting chance.
These brave young fighters face unimaginable battles. But with your support, we can bring them healing, dignity, and joy. Your donation—no matter how small—can help provide treatment, emotional care, education, and a future.
Let’s spread the word, rally together, and say loud and clear:
Cancer Ko Dhishoom Dhishoom!
Appeal
Did you know that if a child has cancer in a high income country, their chances of survival are 80%. 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, CanKids KidsCan - The National Society For Change For Childhood Cancer In India aims to change that.
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.
CanKids increases survival rates by driving early detection, diagnosis & referral & partnering with the government and stakeholders to pioneer online support and care reaching remote corners of India.
Your donation goes towards medical treatment, blood work, nutrition, counselling, 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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