Kabir Parikh

About Me

Hi, I'm Kabir a grade 10 student studying at the Bombay International School.
Most of you know me as someone who loves cricket, and fitness and nutrition are an integral part of that. Running the dream run is a step further in my training and so when I was introduced to cuddles foundation, I took up the initiative to run for a cause. For children undergoing cancer treatment, nutrition is just that much more critical. Having met some kids, I am extremely inspired - their positivity and their strength. Hence, I am dedicating this run to every child who is fighting cancer.

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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