Wednesday, 15 January 2014

“UMEED” CULTURAL PROGRAMME


Cancer Aid & Research Foundation (CARF) in association with NSS (National Social Scheme, University of Mumbai) Units of Jai Hind College and K.C. College, Churchgate, and supported by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Western Region, Mumbai organized a cultural event ”UMEED” on January 6th 2014 from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M at Jai Hind College Auditorium.

Prof A.A. Kazi (Chairman Emeritus), Mrs Rashida Kazi (Secretary General), Dr Ashok Wadia (Principal, Jai Hind College), Dr Satish Kolte (NSS District Coordinator, Mumbai City Zone, K.C. College), Dr Sajith Chandranan (Program Officer, Jai Hind College) were present on the dais. Dr B.S. Bidwe (NSS Coordinator, Mumbai University) was later felicitated. Program started with Lamp lighting by our Chief Guest, Dr Ashok Wadia, Principal, Jai Hind College and Mrs Rashida Kazi, Secretary General, CARF. Mrs. Rashida Kazi delivered introductory speech about CARF and its activities.  Mr Shamshi Mulla (Chief Operation Officer), Mrs Savita Nathani (Gen. Manager) and Mrs. Tabassum Khan (Dy. Gen. Manager) with other dignitaries were also present.
As the name “UMEED” suggest, it was youth initiative to create cancer awareness and give hope to cancer patients and survivors in a joyful way. Some of the performances were performed by cancer patients & survivors and rest by NSS students of Jai Hind & K.C. College. All the songs, dances and plays  were intended to motivate cancer patients & survivors to strengthen their will power to fight this deadly disease, CANCER.

Highlight of the show, was to see cancer patients/survivors (Master Salman, Mr. M.D.Ali and Baby Mansi More) performance and they all were cheered & supported by all audience including patients and their families.

Event concluded with Vote of Thanks, National Anthem and snacks to the audience, participants & guests. The sole purpose of the event was to give some happy moments in the life of Cancer patients & survivors in a joyful way and to create cancer awareness among mass, which was fully achieved.

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