Pratima Mehta

About Me

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.

Appeal

This January 18, 2026, I’m honored to run in the Tata Mumbai Marathon in support of CanKids KidsCan, an organization close to my heart that helps children fighting cancer across India.

I’ve known the CanKids family for many years, and I truly believe that together we can make this world kinder and brighter. Every contribution matters—no amount is too small when it comes to giving hope to these brave kids.

I invite you to join me in this cause. If you can, please donate the equivalent of what you’d spend on one family dinner. That simple act can go a long way in changing lives.
Thank you for standing with me. Together, let’s give cancer a big Dhishoom Dhishoom!

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