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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