| Project Name | FoodHeals Program - Holistic nutrition support to underprivileged children afflicted with cancer |
| Amount Utilized (INR) | 6378545 |
| Project Description | Cuddles Foundation stands as the singular NGO in India with a mission to deliver comprehensive nutritional support to underprivileged children grappling with cancer. This multi-step process involves:
Nutritional Counseling: Cuddles arranges for skilled clinical nutritionists to work within government or charitable hospitals, assessing each patient's nutritional status and customizing intervention plans. Monitoring and family support through meetings are integral, alongside addressing potential side effects impacting nutrition. The innovative FoodHeals™ app aids nutritionists, in evaluating indicators like BMI and calorie deficiency.
Nutritional Aid: Cuddles provides essential support at no cost, including supplements, hot meals, nutrient-rich snacks, and monthly rations for families of four. This ensures treatment continuity for children and their families.
Caregiver Support: Equipping caregivers with nutritional education empowers them to manage their child's treatment within their means. Cuddles offers parent groups, educational materials, and practical demonstrations to sustain positive nutrition practices beyond their engagement.
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| Locations | Pan India,Visakhapatnam > Andhra Pradesh (AP),Dibrugarh > Assam (AS),Cachar > Assam (AS),Raipur > Chhattisgarh (CG),Central Delhi > Delhi (DL),Srinagar > Jammu and Kashmir (JK),Jammu > Jammu and Kashmir (JK),Bangalore Urban > Karnataka (KA),Belgaum > Karnataka (KA),Kannur > Kerala (KL),Jabalpur > Madhya Pradesh (MP),Mumbai City > Maharashtra (MH),Pune > Maharashtra (MH),Jaipur > Rajasthan (RJ),Hyderabad > Telangana (TS),Lucknow > Uttar Pradesh (UP),Varanasi > Uttar Pradesh (UP),Kolkata > West Bengal (WB) |
| Causes | Health > Nutrition |
| Beneficiary Group | Children |
| Beneficiary Description | Underprivileged children afflicted with cancer (0yrs-18yrs) seeking treatment at government/charitable hospitals. |
| Impact | Impact for FY 22-23:
We impacted 16,300+ children and conducted an estimated 1.85 lakh counsels and funds raised through TMM2023 were key to creating this impact.
The rate of follow-up was 97% - New patients who return for a second visit or continued treatment
Movement in the grade of malnourishment - For approximately 82% of patients, the nutritional status either improved or did not change despite cancer therapy like chemotherapy or radiation.
4,400 kcal - Average kilocalories given per child per day with the ration program*.
*The WHO benchmark for a well-nourished 5-year-old male child is 1454 kcal/day
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Activities Conducted
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FoodHeals Program - Holistic nutrition support to underprivileged children afflicted with cancer |
We impacted 16,300+ children and conducted an estimated 1.85 lakh counsels and funds raised through TMM2023 were key to creating this impact. |
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