Cancer is tough, but the spirit of a child is tougher. This Childhood Cancer Survivor Day, the Varsha Foundation reaffirms our commitment to championing better treatments and survivorship programs so our young warriors can thrive beyond cancer. 🎗️
Cancer Awareness Programme organised on World Cancer Day
Cancer Awareness Programme was organized at Home Away from Home (HAH) on World Cancer Day i.e. 4 February 2026. All the patients and their parents attended the awareness programme. The objective of the programme was to spread awareness about cancer, eliminate common myths associated with the disease, and encourage patients and attendants to face cancer with unity, courage, and a positive attitude.
Social worker, counsellor, project manager provided detailed information on what cancer is, its causes, common symptoms, and the importance of early awareness. Participants were encouraged not to fear cancer, but to confront the disease with determination while ensuring emotional support and care for patients.
A dietician addressed the participants and explained the importance of proper nutrition and personal hygiene during cancer care. Guidance was provided on maintaining adequate nutrient levels in the body, including haemoglobin (HB), proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, which play a vital role in strengthening the body to fight cancer.
The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which patients and attendants actively participated and raised cancer-related queries. All questions were answered enthusiastically, making the session informative and engaging.
Childhood Cancer is Curable
77 Republic Day Celebrtion at HAH
Varsha Foundation celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm in the Home Away from Home (HAH) Lucknow. Dr. Nishant Verma Head of Pediatrics oncology KGMU, Dr. Vinod kumar, and our mentor Mr. Harsh Khanna ji jointly performed the flag hoisting ceremony. Dr. Nishant Verma delivered inspiring speech and blessed the children.
Awareness Program activities on childhood Cancer conducted through cultural performances, where children and attendants participated and enjoyed the celebration. Toys, gift hampers distributed to all the children. Everyone enjoyed dance, songs, and delicious food.
Christmas Celebration at HAH
We are thrilled to share that on the beautiful and auspicious occasion of Christmas, Varsha Foundation organized a special celebration with childhood cancer awareness program in the Home Away from Home (HAH) for cancer patients, their attendants aiming to make the day as joyful and meaningful. All joyfully celebrated Christmas with Santa, creating moments filled with laughter and cheer.
To enhance the joy of the children, the foundation arranged a magical show, distribution of winter clothes, food hampers, and a delicious lunch for the patients and their families.
Through these small yet meaningful gestures of happiness, Varsha Foundation strives to bring a wave of joy into the lives of cancer patients. We sincerely pray to God that we continue to receive opportunities to spread such happiness and positivity in their lives.
Children’s Day celebration at HAH
On the auspicious occasion of Children’s Day, a beautiful and engaging programme was organized at Home Away from Home (HAH) Lucknow running by Varsha Foundation for the children.
A variety of enjoyable activities and games—such as the loop game, robot game, musical chair, and many others—were arranged for the children. They participated with great enthusiasm and enjoyed each moment wholeheartedly.
Towards the end of the programme, gift hampers were distributed to all the children, bringing smiles and adding to their joy.
Blood donation camp organised in association with SSSSO
We are thrilled to share that today, Varsha Foundation and SSSSO organized a blood donation camp for children braving cancer in Lucknow. We collected 40 unit blood that will be available absolutely for the children suffering from cancer. Varsha Foundation staff also donated the blood.
Diwali celebration at HAH
I am thrilled to share that this Diwali I celebrated in Home Away from Home (HAH) Lucknow. Children are precious and priceless. These children fighting cancer could not go to their home town but we did not let them feel this lack. We celebrated Diwali with great pump. HAH beautifully decorated, did worship together, enjoyed sweets, magic show, gifts to all, Diwali party together and much more.
I am sharing a few pics here; they all seek your blessings, lets come to gather to bring smiles on the faces of these children.
Nutrition Month Awareness Programme
An awareness programme was organized by the Dietician Department at HAH as part of National Nutrition Month. During the session, all patients and their attendants were educated about the importance of nutrition and hygiene.
The participants were informed about the essential nutrients required by the body in appropriate quantities, with emphasis on the fact that both deficiency and excess of any nutrient can be harmful to health. They were also advised to maintain proper hygiene practices along with a balanced diet to prevent infections and promote healthy living.
At the end of the programme, snacks were distributed to all patients and their attendants, which everyone enjoyed wholeheartedly.
Dusshera celebration at HAH
कोई नहीं रोक सकता बच्चों को दशहरा मनाने से, कैंसर भी नहीं, हर हाल में कैंसर को हराना है और खुशी से झूम जाना हैं. Home Away from Home (HAH) Lucknow में कैंसर से लड रहे बच्चों ने मनाया दशहरा और जीता सबका दिल.
इन नन्हे मुन्ने बच्चों को अपना आशीर्वाद दीजिए कि cancer से इनकी ही जीत हो.
Childhood cancer is curable
Pooja and Hawan at HAH
On the auspicious occasion of Navaratri, a special “Pooja and Hawan” was organized at Varsha Foundation’s Home Away from Home (HAH) Lucknow.
All patients residing at HAH, along with their attendants, were given the opportunity to participate in the pooja and seek the divine blessings of Goddess Durga. The event was conducted with deep devotion, with prayers for the well-being of children braving cancer and their families so that the grace of Goddess Durga may help them overcome deadly disease cancer.
The event concluded with the distribution of prasadam to everyone present, creating an atmosphere filled with positivity, unity, and spiritual energy.