Saint Jude's Brings Hope to Cancer Patients

Hyderabad: Saint Jude India ChildCare Centres (Saint Jude's India) has launched a new facility in Hyderabad. Expanding its goal of providing a safe, clean, and accessible space for children undergoing cancer treatment, the newly inaugurated Axis Bank Centre offers essential services such as clean accommodation, transportation, education, counseling, and comprehensive care to give each child the best chance to overcome cancer.

This center provides accommodation for 26 families, offering them free, clean housing and full support. The center has four units specifically designed to accommodate children undergoing Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) treatments. Children receiving treatment at hospitals like MNJ Institute of Oncology & Regional Cancer Centre, Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Little Star Children’s Hospital, and NIMS Hospital can use the center’s facilities. Many of these families come from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

"Saint Jude's is a lifeline for impoverished families traveling from rural areas to larger cities for cancer treatment, offering hope and comprehensive care. At Saint Jude’s, children undergoing cancer treatment experience a real 'family atmosphere.' These centers bridge the gap between hospital care and the additional support children need, enabling them to fight cancer more effectively. Our current center in Hyderabad has been successful in doing this, and now, this new center will help reach and support even more children," said Anil Nair, CEO of Saint Jude's India, at the launch event.

About Saint Jude India ChildCare Centres (Saint Jude's): Saint Jude India ChildCare Centres (Saint Jude's) provides a family-like environment for children undergoing cancer treatment. These children, along with their parents, come from small villages and remote towns where cancer treatment is not available. Saint Jude’s offers free accommodation and comprehensive care to improve these children’s chances of overcoming cancer and leading a full, healthy, and happy life.

Founded in 2006 by Shyama and Nihal Kavirathne and with the support of dedicated volunteers, Saint Jude’s collaborates with institutions such as Tata Memorial Hospital, AIIMS Delhi, Tata Medical Center Kolkata, Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute in Guwahati, and various cancer hospitals across 11 cities in India. They provide every family with the necessary amenities during their stay, including shared community spaces, kitchens, and dining areas. Every family is given a stove in the kitchen and grocery supplies weekly for cooking. Saint Jude’s currently operates 45 centers across 11 cities, with 560 family units, in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Vellore, Guwahati, Delhi, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam, and Muzaffarpur. To learn more, visit our website: http://www.stjudechild.org.

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