Helping Hand is a non-profit
organization started in 2002 with the aim of helping cancer patients. It was started by Mrs. Geeta S. Advani and
her husband Dr. Suresh H. Advani, an eminent oncologist in India. Since 2002, it has grown to have more than
500 voluntary workers including social workers, survivors, friends and
families, doctors and volunteers from all walks of life.
On 29th March 2014, Helping
Hand arranged a colourful programme for the cancer patients residing at Bharat
Sevashram Sangha, Vashi.
The programme started at 10.30 am
and was compared by a veteran volunteer of the Sangha named Mr. Prem
Shrivastava. A welcome speech was given
by Mrs. Geeta Advani. A short speech by Swami Prashantanandaji was
followed by Rabindra Sangeet presented by Mrs. Diya Sinha, Mrs. Manjee Munshi,
& Mrs. Chandreyi Sarkar. Few cancer
patients recited poetries. After that
Dr. Imran Nisar Shaikh gave an interactive talk on “Chemotherapy – After Care”
which was followed by an action song by Mrs. Nilima Davawala. Then there was a
puppet show by Mr. Rohan Malude and a magic show by Mr. Rakesh Gaikwad. Patients enjoyed these shows very much. Then there were various games and activities
for the patients. There was a talk on
Yoga by Mrs. Parashar. All participants were given appreciation awards. All
patients were given a sumptuous meal. The overall programme was arranged
by Ms. Prajakta Mhaparle. The event was a really delightful break for all and much
enjoyed by everyone.
