In Aid of Tata Memorial Hospital Pediatrics Cancer, Mumbai
The Helping Hands Foundation supports and helps children undergoing cancer treatment at the respected Tata Memorial Hospital. The foundation, helmed by Madhavi Goenka, hosted their bi-annual fundraiser, The Summer Edit on 2nd April 2024 at the St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai.
The funds raised from this exhibition went towards the Accommodation Project, Emergency Treatment and the Survivor Project, which help support children at the Tata Memorial Hospital during treatment. In the past, The Helping Hands Foundation had implemented pediatric OPD (Outpatient Department) at Tata Memorial Hospital and the new pediatric oncology ward. This fundraiser helps in raising funds to enhance the same.
The day was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by director and choreographer, Farah Khan Kunder with Madhavi Goenka, Founder and Trustee of the Helping Hands Foundation, Shalini Jatia Officer in Charge Impacct Foundation at Tata Memorial along with the brave and wonderful children undergoing cancer treatment at the Tata Memorial Hospital.
This was followed by a lunch hosted by Sapna Puri, a high tea with the members of Ficci Flo along with the much looked forward to “Entrepreneurs with a Heart” (Baby Shark Tank) event. A panel discussion on ‘Can Sustainable Businesses Be Super Successful Stories’ with the Ladies Who Lead concluded the day.
Furthermore, the Helping Hands Foundation provided young students with an opportunity to raise funds for charitable causes of their choice by participating in and showcasing their entrepreneurial skills, creativity, talent and product through a special event called “Entreprenuers with a Heart” (Baby Shark Tank India). This not only inculcates the value of empathy but also creates an environment of giving back to the community through philanthropic efforts and making a positive impact. Funds raised go towards the kids’ preferred NGO.
“Our commitment to the Helping Hands Fundraiser stems from a shared purpose—to uplift and support those who need it most. Through the Accommodation Project and the Survivor Project at Tata Memorial Hospital, we extend a lifeline to 150 courageous children battling cancer, offering them not just medical assistance, but a beacon of hope amidst adversity. Grateful to everyone who supports us, because together, we stand as guardians of hope, architects of change, determined to build a world where every child can dream without fear.” said Founding and Managing Trustee Madhavi Goenka.
Guest of Honour, Farah Khan Kunder says, “I’m so happy to be here at the Helping Hands Foundation amongst the kids of The Tata Memorial Hospital. Seeing these kids today, I can’t help but feel a surge of hope and positivity. Despite everything they’re going through, they still manage to flash those amazing smiles and inspire us all. Let’s show them some love, and together we can make a difference and work towards their promising future.”
Helping Hands Foundation Participants:
Alyssa Fine Jewellery, Shikhha Goyal, Dyelogue By Rachita Parekh, Be Shop, Annam NGO, Our Love, Shalini, Ekta’s Kitchenet, Agastya, House Of Faye, Astro Vibes with Neha, Auzori women’s footwear, The knitfit co, Coo baker brother’s, Zealo, Pink City By Sarika, Harsh Harsh, Genda Phool, Myriad, House of Saloni Jain, Eat pray design – Devika Anand, RUH – Anju Malik, Nei, The Faraway Tree by Twinkle Khanna, Gate, Priti Sahni, Margin, Varak by Vivaza, Fearless Bakers, Savannah the label, Almari by Sheetal Oberoi, Earth Ritual, Rosetta Jewles, ZIP, NGO Khel Katha (Shilpa Kandoi), Shilpa Maheshwari (resin art) ARTSTRIKE BY SHILPA, Pearl Dsouza – Mag St. (food), Sold resold Luxe, Pooshak, L.O.L – Laboratory of Lustre, Neha Mehra, Sejal Sheth, Krystall-Soamas, The Botanist’s Story.
Baby Shark Tank Participants:
Syona bedi, Iyreen, Barai, Bianca Buhariwala, Aryan Salaskar, Arjun Salaskar, Rihaan Saraf
About Helping Hands:
The Helping Hands Foundation works with Tata Memorial Hospital which is a government hospital, therefore, cannot solicit funds for its projects. HHF works primarily with TMH Pediatrics and since our involvement, the number of donors has taken a significant jump. All the accommodation, survivor project and emergency treatment funds are disbursed by TMH and not HHF. We are a zero-cost NGO.
The Accommodation project works directly with the hospital. This is strictly for children who are undergoing free/subsidized treatment for cancer and are forced to stay on the footpath. We at Helping Hands raise funds (4500 per family per month for stay at a Dharamshala) and The Survivor Project for kids who beat Cancer. Emergency funds are used to bridge funding gaps and for those kids who relapse patients and not eligible for free treatment. The Bereavement projects help fund the last rites for kids who succumb to the disease. For more information log onto the website of Helping Hands India.
