Dr. Rehan A. Kazi , eminent Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon selected as 1st recipient of CARF- Professor Bellur Rajashekar Chair in Head,Neck Cancer Research & Voice Restoration at Manipal University for Period of 5 years

11th Foundation Day on 20th June 2011 Memorable Event celebrating a decade of CARF

Cancer Aid & Research Foundation had organized a grand function to celebrate its 11^th Foundation Day on Wednesday  the 20^th June 2011 at Sri Shanmukhananda Hall

Prof. Rehan A. Kazi (Secreatry General), Dr Raj Tendulkar (Trustee & Senate Member-Maharastra State, Board Member-Sir J. J. Group of Hospitals), Dr. Vibas Modak (Head, Orthopedic Dept. Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, Mr. Shafi Parkar (Retd. Justice), Prof. A. A. Kazi (Chairman),   Mr. B. N. S Ratnakar – G.M.-PR, CC, Marketing – Corporate Ofice, Central Bank of India, Mumbi. (Chief Guest), Prof Kader Khan (Noted, Film Actor), Mr. Zafar Saifulla (IAS  Cadre & Patron) Mrs. Rashida Kazi (Trustee & Ex. Principal-Anjuman Islam Girls School Bandra), Mrs. Ratoo Dastoor ( Trustee & Niece of Ex. Prime Minister of India Mrs. Indira Gandhi), & Mr. Shamshi Mulla (Trustee) had occupied the dais. At the outset Prof. A. A. Kazi felicitated all the Guests of Honors by offering them a Flower Bouquet. Chief Guest Mr. B. N. S. Ratnakar was also presented a Memento by Prof. A. A. Kazi. Mr. B. N. S. Ratnakar released the souvenir, which was distributed among the Guests of Honors, Guests, Press & Media,  Audience  & Trustees of the Foundation..Thus after the Floral and Felicitation  Program, an entertainment program by the great Comedian Mr. Raju Srivastava along with his band of artistes was performed. Ms. Nazia  Hussain (noted film actress ) along with Mr. Aditya Samanta (noted film actor) came in the last hours of the program.  

“ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL AWARD” to Prof. A. A. Kazi for the year 2012

Prof. A. A. Kazi, Chairman-“Cancer Aid & Research Foundation” gets honored by the prestigious “ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL AWARD” on 18th May 2012 at Tashkent (Uzbekistan) by “Global Achievers Foundation “,.

This award function, which had an overwhelming participation of various noted personalities and dignitaries all around the world.

His Excellency Dr. Padmasha Jha - Pro Vice Chancellor, BRA, Bihar University, Mr. Bayot Dakhmator - Director & Prof. in Science dept. of South-Asian Language, University of Tashkent, Prof. Mukhayo Abdullaywa-Lecturer, State Institute of Oriental Studies, Tashkent, Mr. Anees Durrani – Sec., (Minority Department ) for All India Congress Committee. Shri Mahant Devendra Dass Ji Maharaj – Chairman, “Shri Guru Ram Rai Education Mission ” , Dehradun (Uttarakhand). Were present in this award function.

Anti Tobacco Day

Cancer Aid and Research Foundation advocates no cancer and provides free medical counseling and financial aid to the needy poor cancer patients. Since its birth on 12th September 2001, it has successfully implemented its fundamental goal of reaching out to the needy cancer patients.

The total amount of help disbursed from the financial Year 2001-2002 to 2010-2012 (upto 31st Mar 2012) (amongst 5692 patients spread over 780 hospitals is Rs. 11.29  Crores.  In an addition to this, on the Anti Tobacco Day when all the Mumbai was affected by Bharat Bandh,  the Foundation with the help of BMC officers, organized Successfully a Free Medical Camp in Mufti Fauz Dawakhana, BMC Health Centre, Souter Street, Meghraj Sethi Marg, Opp. Jhula Maidan – 8.

This Camp was started at 10 am and was continued up to 1:00 pm. In this Camp Free General Checkup was done by the Prominent Doctors from well known famous hospitals of Mumbai where more than 140 Patients were get checked. Here in this Camp the patients with different disease were detected, directed and distributed free medicines.  Out of 140 patients 4 patients were found suspicious to be infected with Cancer and were directed for better treatment.  In this Camp we showed the Anti Cancer awareness films and distributed  Leaflets, Brochures, Handbills that guides the common man for Cancer. In this Camp all the Staff of PPD & PSD Department along with their Chairman (Prof. A. A. Kazi), Trustee (Dr. Raj Tendulkar) and Doctors were present to get rid of Common and Poor people’s  disease. In the last the Doctors were get awarded for their contributions and BMC Officers were thanked for their support.

Dr. Rehan A. Kazi – 1st recipient of the CARF & Prof. Bellur Rajashekhar Chair in Head & Neck Cancer Research and Voice Restoration, Manipal University.

The Signing of MOU between CARF & Manipal University - from left: Mr. Shamshi Mulla, Prof. Bellur Rajashekhar, Dr. Raj Tendulkar, Dr. Ramdas Pai, Dr. H. S. Ballal, Dr. Vinod Bhat, Dr. G. K. Prabhu & Dr. Rehan A. Kazi (Inset Picture)

A Professorial Chair titled “CARF & Prof. Bellur Rajashekhar Chair in Head & Neck Cancer Research and Voice Restoration was constituted between Manipal University and CARF (Cancer Aid and Research Foundation, Mumbai) a registered medical NGO, and a member of UICC (Union International against Cancer), Geneva, Switzerland on the 18^th day of January 2012. The chair was officially initiated by the signing of a MOU between CARF and Manipal University in the presence of University officials- Dr. Ramdas Pai,Chancellor, Dr. H.S. Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Dr. Vinod Bhat, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. G. K. Prabhu, Registrar and the CARF team comprising of trustees, Dr. Raj Tendulkar, and Mr. Shamshi Mulla. This chair bears the name of the Foundation and Prof. Dr. Rajashekhar (Dean, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences) as an acknowledgement of his pioneering work as a Speech Pathologist over the last several years. This endowed professorial chair is the first of its kind in India and its chief aim is to foster research in the field of head and neck cancer. Dr. Rehan A. Kazi Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon & Scientist was unanimously appointed by the selection panel as the 1^st recipient of the Chair. Prof. Rehan Kazi has trained and worked at the best cancer centers in the world (such as The Royal Marsden Hospital, UK; Institute of Cancer Research, UK & Maria Sklodowska Curie Memorial Institute, Poland.) This has allowed him to develop a global perspective on cancers and be at the helm of cutting edge technology/research in head and neck cancers.

Winner of the 2006 Byer’s Award from the AHNS for his PhD work, he is currently involved in newer research in quality of life, functional outcomes and their implications in head and neck cancer using subjective and objective methods. Over the past few years, he has published more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 7 books and numerous chapters in leading head and neck textbooks.

He is also actively involved in the teaching of medical undergraduate / postgraduate students in ENT especially head and neck and the supervision of MSc./MD and PhD students.

It is hoped that he will build upon the recognized research strengths of the Manipal University and help develop strong translational research programs in Head & Neck cancers and voice restoration.

CARF established in 2001 is the largest NGO in India related to cancer. It has made significant contribution in the area of cancer by providing generous funding and services for cancer treatment, education, research, screening, awareness, boarding and lodging for cancer patients and their families. 

Screening & Detection Camp

Screening & Detection Camp on 13th May 2012 at G. M. Fakih & Zubaeda Fakih Charitable Dispensary(Bhiwandi)

"Housefull2" Premier Show

On the 6^th of April a Premier Show of Houseful 2 for a Nobel Cause was organized at PVR JUHU in alliance with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Videocon, Geetanjali, & 3^rd Rock Entertainment

In  this Premier Show the known personalities ie, Akshay Kumar, Zarine Khan, Jackueline Fernandez, Asin Thottumkal, Shanaz Padmsee, Wardha Nadiadwala, Prof. A. A. Kazi, Dr. Raj Tendulkar, Mr. Shamshi Mulla, Mr Aniruddha Dhoot (Videocon) Mr. Prashant(3^rd Rock Entertainment),  Rajiv Paul and the complete team of our Foundation along with Cancer Patient was present.

In this Premier Show An appeal (We request you to Please Donate Generously to Cancer Aid & Research Foundation for a Noble Cause for which You will get Tax exemption through 80 G Certificate) was announced by the Host Rajiv Paul.

Prof A. A.  Kazi welcome the Star Casts of the Movie Houseful 2 and he also presented the Star Casts Mementos. Bouquets were presented to the Cancer Patients and the Star casts . The Akshay Kumar and others Star Casts meet personally with the Cancer Patients. Our Trustee Rashida Kazi presented the Gifts to all the cancer patients. The Main Sponsor of the whole Premier Show was Videocon and MTS. In this Premier Mr. Aniruddha Dhoot from Videocon was also present. This all the function lasted for half an hour which was started at 8:00 pm and after this all the patients enjoyed the Movie.