CARF ORATION & AWARDS 2013 FUNCTION HELD ON SATURDAY,16^th November, 2013

AT RANGSWAR, Y. B. CHAVAN PRATISHTHAN, MUMBAI-400 021

TIME:3.00 TO 6.00 PM

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation is a registered medical NGO established in the year 2001 with a mission to help the poor and needy cancer patients. Our core objective is to supply anti cancer medicines free of charge to the patients so as to get them cured and enjoy a new lease of life. This year we celebrated  CARF Oration & Awards 2013 function on  16^th November 2013  from  3.00  pm  to  6.00  pm at “Rangaswar ”  Y. B. Chavan Pratishthan, Nariman Point, Mumbai- 400 021.

The subject of Oration was “Experience of a Physicist in Cancer Institute” and our objective to celebrate Oration was to acknowledge the contribution of individuals in the field of Cancer. This Function was supported by Canara Bank. Shri BalaChandra KS Rao, General Manager, Mumbai region, Canara Bank was the Chief Guest.

Rev. Fr. Joe Pereira, Founder & Managing Trustee of Krupa Foundation & Recipient of PadmaShree Award was the President of the Function.

Mr. Suresh Sharma, Chairman of S.K. Consulting Group, Chairman Global Cancer Mission & Executive VP, India China Economic & Cultural Council & Well Wisher of CARF also graced the Function.

CARF Chairman Emeritus Prof. A.A. Kazi and CARF Chairman Prof. Dr Rehan A Kazi honoured the guest on Dias and in his speech he requested the BMC to reconsider their decision of asking CARF to vacate their place.

Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of cancer was given to Dr. I. S. Bala Krishnan, Consultant Medical Physics Department, Cancer Institute, Chennai, who was also our Orator of the program.

Award for Excellence in the field of Oncology was given to Dr. Priyadarshini Kulkarni, Medical Director, Cipla Palliative Cara & Training Centre, Pune.

Award for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Cancer was given to Ms. Lissl P. Joshep, who was retired Register nurse from Tata Memorial hospital, and the Award was received by Ms Jyoti Patel of Tata Memorial Hospital on her behalf.

World Rose Day 2013

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation  (CARF) a registered medical NGO provides free medical and financial aid to cancer patients Celebrated World Rose Day on 22^nd September 2013 in the pediatric ward of Sir. J. J. Hospital, Mumbai. This was the way of showing patients that our foundation are with them in their battle against disease, and our caring with believing in sharing their pain. The event was started  at 11:00 am in the pediatric ward of the hospital With the hands of Mr. Shamshi Mulla (COO), Mrs. Savita Nathani (GM) and Mrs Tabassum Khan (DGM). In the program from J. J. Hospital Dr. Sutay (Prof. Pediatric Dept., J. J. Hospital) and Dr. Kale was present however Dr. Rathod could not come due to some urgent work. This Celebration was attended by almost all the doctors of the Pediatric dept. J. J. Hospital. In this event all the patients from the Pediatric ward were distributed Roses, Apples and Gifts. The Doctors and the patients presented their expressions about our event and were feeling happy. 

CARF Drive At Sovereign Service Station, Mahim

                                       

Free Medical Health Camp on 24th August 2013

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation established in 2001 by Prof A. A. Kazi has become the biggest Medical NGO in Maharashtra. So far we have disbursed approx Rs. 13 Crores among 6737 patients in the duration of 12 years. We organized a Free Medical Camp on 24th August 2013 at Kazi Clinic, Ramdevji Niwas, Shop No 2, Ground Floor, Dr. Maheshwari Road, Noor Baug, Near Dongri Police Station, Mumbai - 400 009.

CARF arranged a Free Medical Camp on the said date and venue in their fight against Cancer. On this Camp Dr. Asra, Dr. Azra, Dr. Suhail, Dr. Kale and Dr. Mulla were present for the free checkup and tests. In this camp almost 125 visitors / patients visited and out of these 70 patients were checked and their path tests were performed. Due to lack of space we both the ambulances were used for the purpose of the test and checkup. In the camp our chief guest for the camp Mr. Dilip Sawant (Branch Head - 229) Dongri Branch arrived and got himself checked to motivate the audience. From the CARF Prof. A. A. Kazi, Mrs. Rashida Kazi, Mrs. Tabassum Khan, Mr. Kumar Abinav and their complete team was present to make the camp successful.

Awareness Camp At St. Xavier's. College - Malhar Festival 2013.

CARF Drive At Coco Marine Line Indian Oil.

CARF Drive M/S Byculla Service Station, Indian Oil Petrol Pump.

Press Coverage of 12th Foundation Day 2013...

12th Foundation Day on 20th June 2013 Memorable Event Celebrating 12years of CARF

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation established in 2001 by Prof A. A. Kazi has become the biggest Medical NGO in Maharashtra.  So far We have disbursed approx Rs. 13 crore among 6737 patients in the duration of 12 years. We organized  a grand function to celebrate its 12^th Foundation Day on Thursday the 20^th June 2013 at Sri Shanmukhananda Hall, Sion, Mumbai – 400 022 at 5.00p.m.

Prof. A. A. Kazi (Chairman Emeritus), Dr. Rehan Kazi (Chairman), patron in honor : , Mr. R. K. Dubey, CMD, Canara Bank. Our Chief Guests were – Mr. Dr. H. Vinod Bhatt, VC, Manipal University Mr. M. V. Tanksale, CMD Central Bank of India, Our President for the day was  Mr. Hasan Chougule (Eminent Businessman, President of Ideal Foundation), Our Guest of Honors were  : Ms. Geeta Gawali (Municipal Chairperson, BMC), Prof. B. Raja Shekar, Dean Manipal University, Dr. Rushi Deshpandey, Dr. A. R. Undre, Doctor form Saifee Hospital, Mr. Zafar Bhai, The Biryani King, Ms. Kausar Hasan, w/o Mr Hassan Chougle, Mr. Amod Sharma, Ed, Indian Airlines, Mr Shravan Kumar Rathod, Famous Music Director, Mr. Pramod Hindurao, Ms. Anzel an Actress, Dr. Dharmendra from Kokilaben Hospital,  Dr. Ritu Biyani, Limka Book Record Holder for Cancer Awareness, Mr. Suresh Sharma-Chairman, S. K. Consulting and our Well Wisher, Mr. Pandit- the donor of New Ambulance  and so many other guests were present  there to encourage us , our donors and Cancer Patients. From our Board of Management Dr. Raj Tendulkar, Mr Shams Dean, Renound Businessman from Australia (Trustee) Prof A. A. Kazi (Chairman Emeritus), Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi (Chairman), were present.

Our Event was supported by: Canara Bank, Reliance Commercial Finance, O.N.G.C, Central Bank of India, LIC, Bank of India and GIC.

Today’s Evening started with the inauguration of our New Ambulance Service donated by Mr. Vimlanand Pandit with the hands of Dr. H. Vinod Bhatt. The audience were welcome by Vanisha and Chairman Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi Floral Felicitation of all the guests was done in between.Souvenir of the event was released by Patron in Honor Mr. R. K. Dubey, CMD Canara Bank. President of the Function Mr. Hassan Chougle released the biography of our Chairman  Emeritus Prof. A. A. Kazi.

After that awards to Best Staff and Highest Collection was given by our Chairman. Cheques to Cancer patient and certificates to prestigious donors were given by our guest of honors and Chief guests.In this function We disburse an amount of Rs 14.75 Lac among 10 patients

Finally all the audience was entertained by VIP and Bharti with their team of so many artists. They entertaines the audience by their mimicry, songs and dances.The event was organized by Shree Kali Kala Events.

12th Foundation Day invitation Card 2013

Anti Tobacco Day 2013

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation had organized three activities for Cancer Awareness on the occasion of Anti Tobacco Day 2013 on 31^st May 2013 at different places. This Day is organized every year by the foundation to spread Cancer Awareness and make the cancer patients happy

The 1^st Program was started with the Screening of Cancer awareness film and there was a Medical Camp arranged in the Karvale Village, Near Saphale. In this camp more than 75 villagers were benefitted with the free treatment and speech by Dr. Dr. Kale (J. J. Hospital) & Dr. Satish Kolte (NSS). In this camp Students of KC College were equally participated for Cancer Awareness.  In 2^nd  program a CARF DRIVE was arranged to spread Cancer Awareness among the common Man of Mumbai in the Petrol Pump of Mazagaon, Mumbai and on the same time Students of K.C. College trained the Cancer patients to make Paper Bags and live independently in the CRC dept. of Carf.

We request you to consider the matter and publish this release in your esteemed newspaper asap.

Opening of our CARF Rehabilitation Center

CARF Drive at Prabhadevi

Women day 2013

CARF arranged a Cancer awareness programme at BAZM E NISWAN, NAGPADA, MUMBAI-400 008 for womens. Presention on breast & Cervical cancer & a lecture was given by Dr Asra I. Kazi. CARF Secretary Mrs Rashida A. Kazi grace the events with her presence. Approximate 200 women were given advise by our doctor. We also distributed free guide books, leaflets, bulletins etc to all of them.

In addition to the above CARF arranged another program at THE SALVATION ARMY, BYCULLA, MUMBAI.
400 008. We arranged Screening of Breast cancer & Cervical cancer for the women. A lady docter was
also there for question answer session. We also distributed free guide books, leaflets to all.

CARF conducted Third awareness Program at HOTEL GRAND HOMETEL, MALAD (W), MUMBAI 400
064 for the ladies staff of the hotel. Programe attended by CARF Docter Mrs Savita Anand, Mr Gajendra
Sharma(Officer). We arranged screening of Breast & Cervical cancer awareness film & a question answer
seassion by Dr Savita Anand & also distributed guide books, bulletins, leaflets etc to all of them.

CARF conducted Fourth awareness program at SANT NIRANKARI SATSANG BHAVAN, WADALA (E),
MUMBAI 400 037 for the ladies members. A question answer seassion & screening of Breast & cervival
cancer was arranged. Guide books, leaflets, bulletin etc were distributed among them.

IOSIS for Noble Cause

CARF Announced New Chairman and Hon. Secretary

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation (CARF), a leading medical NGO from India has made significant contribution to our country's progress in its fight against cancer.  Our work for poor cancer patients through financial aid, cancer research, advocacy, education and services have made remarkable strides in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and extending their quality of life.  In the 1^st year 2001 we disbursed Rs. 17500/- to 5 Cancer patients and now till date this amount has crossed 12 crores with 6336 patients in 897 hospitals. Thus we have expanded our activities and request you for your full participation guidance and help in a united fight against cancer.

In a Board meeting held on Friday, the 15^th February 2013  Prof. A. A. Kazi Said that it has been a pleasure to chair  the Foundation for a period of 11 years and I feel it is time to hand over to a New Chairman who can lead the Board during the next period of development. We have been fortunate to secure the services of Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi and I am confident that he will lead the foundation to further success.

In an another announcing  the name of Ex Principal Mrs. Rashida A Kazi  was proposed as the new Hon. Secretary and the same was accepted by all the Trustees at the meeting. Thus Founder Chairman Prof A. A. Kazi hand over the charges to its New Chairman Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi. and Hon. Secretary Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi hand over the charges to its new Hon. Secretary ex Principal Mrs. Rashida A. Kazi.

Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi said on behalf of the Board I would like to thank Prof A. A. Kazi for his contribution to the development of the foundation over the past 11 years since its inception. Under his chairmanship the composition of the Board and Management  team and the strategy and performance of the Foundation have all evolved favorably. We wish him well for the future and would like to appoint him as Chairman Emeritus

On this occasion our New Chairman Prof. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi awarded Dr. Neha Pangam with a Certificate, Bouque and a memento for completing her fellowship very successfully.

World Cancer Day 2013

       The work in the hotel industry is very strenuous and employees tend to spend 10-15 hours at work. 80% of the staff adopts the habit of smoking at a very young age. We performed an Anti Smoking campaign in Grand Sarover Premiere at Goregaon. This program was attended by the Hotel staff, friends. This program was very much appreciated by Mr. Ajoy Balkrishna (General Manager). In this session the audience was shown films on Mouth Cancer and the Psychology of Humans regarding Smoking. A Lecture by Dr. Azra was given on Cancer and the answers to questions was given by Dr. Azra, Mr. Kumar Abhinav and Mr. Nicci Joseph. This event was arranged with the help of Ms. Audrey Pereira (Training Manager).

    In addition to the above CARF arranged another program at Kausar Auto with the permission of Mr. Aditya (Manager- Petrol Pump) to spread the “Harms of Smoking” by distributing pamphlets, and by sticking anti smoking stickers on more than 400 private and commercial vehicles. In this program all the departments of CARF participated with great enthusiasm .CARF conducted an event also in the Library. In this event Mr. S. K. Verma the Donor  distributed Gift Hampers to Poor Cancer Patients. Our Chairman Prof. Kazi honored the donor by presenting a Bouque and Memento.

Thus we did three activities on the day of WORLD CANCER DAY and all these activities have been mentioned in the website of UICC.