Vansh Taparia

About Me

My name is Vansh Taparia, I am 15 years old, and I strongly believe that small efforts can create a big change. This belief is the main reason I decided to take part in the Tata Marathon dream run.

I enjoy playing sports, specially cricket and basketball. I wish to pursue cricket as a career in the future. Taking on a new physical challenge like a marathon excites me and motivates me to push my limits.

In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and the guitar, as they help me relax and express myself. I love spending quality time with my family. We play different games together to bond and lighten our moods. I also greatly value time spent with my friends, which is why I am eager to participate in this marathon along with my classmates.

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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